Flooring Calculator

10% is a standard default for simple rectangular rooms laid straight. Diagonal or herringbone patterns, rooms with lots of angles, or first-time DIY installs typically need 15-20% to cover cutting waste and mistakes.

Check the square footage covered per box on your specific product's packaging — it varies by brand and plank size, commonly between 18-24 sq ft per box for laminate and vinyl plank. Enter that number here to get a box count.

Include closet floor area in your total square footage since it still needs to be covered, but measure the room as one combined footprint rather than adding separate small rectangles for the most accurate total.

Yes — the square-footage and waste math is the same for tile, though tile projects often warrant a higher waste factor (15%+) to account for cuts around edges and breakage.