Flooring Calculator
Enter the room dimensions, coverage per box, and a waste factor to get the floor area and the number of boxes to order.
Results
- Boxes to order
- 7 boxes
- Floor area
- 120 sq ft
- Area incl. waste
- 132 sq ft
Estimates only. Round up and buy a little extra to account for waste, spills, and breakage.
Formula
Boxes = (area × (1 + waste%)) ÷ coverage per box.
Frequently asked questions
- How much flooring waste should I add?
- Add 10% for straight layouts and 15% for diagonal patterns or busy rooms.
- Should I buy an extra box?
- Yes — keep one spare box for future repairs since dye lots change over time.
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