Flooring Calculator
Home & ConstructionWork out how many boxes of flooring a room needs and what it will cost, wastage included.
Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded
Features
- Wastage presets for tile, wood, vinyl, marble and carpet.
- Boxes to buy from the coverage printed on the box.
- Estimated material cost.
- Shows the area covered against the area needed.
- Runs in your browser.
How to use the Flooring Calculator
- 1Enter the room dimensions.
- 2Pick the flooring type to set a typical wastage allowance.
- 3Enter the coverage and price per box from the product page.
Frequently asked questions
How many boxes of flooring do I need?
Divide the room area by the coverage printed on the box, then add wastage — 8% for planks, 10-12% for tile and marble. Always round up: a part box does not exist.
Why should I buy a spare box?
Because planks get damaged years later and ranges get discontinued. A single spare box is the difference between swapping one plank and relaying the room, and it costs very little to keep.
Does this include fitting?
No, material only. Underlay, beading, skirting and the adhesive or click-lock are separate, and fitting is normally quoted per square foot on top. Ask whether the quote includes levelling the subfloor — that is where surprises come from.