Flooring Calculator - Free Online Tool
Professional-grade flooring calculator calculator for accurate material estimation. Get instant results with industry-standard formulas and proper wastage allowances.
Calculate Your Flooring Calculator Requirements
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Length of the room
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Width of the room
Select your flooring material type
Your Calculation Results
Enter your measurements above to see calculation results here.
Results will update automatically as you type.
How the Flooring Calculator Calculation Works
Flooring calculation is based on room area with appropriate waste factors depending on flooring type and installation pattern.
Formula:
Flooring Needed = Room Area × Waste FactorWaste factors vary: laminate/vinyl 8%, hardwood 10%, tile 10%, complex patterns 15%. Includes cuts and installation waste.
Example Calculation
Real-World Scenario:
Installing laminate flooring in a living room that is 15 ft × 12 ft.
1Calculate room area: 15 × 12 = 180 sq ft
2Add 8% waste for laminate: 180 × 1.08 = 194.4 sq ft
3Round up for purchasing: 195 sq ft needed
Result: 195 sq ft of laminate flooring needed