Flooring Calculator
Estimate flooring area and boxes with waste included.
Base area
180 sq ft
Total area
198 sq ft
Boxes needed
10 boxes
Formula
Total area = length x width x (1 + waste percent).
The flooring calculator adds a waste allowance to room area and estimates the number of boxes to buy.
How to Use
The flooring calculator adds a waste allowance to room area and estimates the number of boxes to buy. Enter the Length, Width, Waste percent, and Box coverage values and review the Base area, Total area, and Boxes needed outputs after you calculate.
- Open the calculator : Start with Flooring Calculator.
- Enter values : Fill in the required inputs and any optional settings.
- Review the result : Read the output and use the about page for more detail if needed.
Common Questions
What formula does the Flooring Calculator use?
Total area = length x width x (1 + waste percent).