Flooring Calculator
Estimate the true cost of new flooring including a realistic waste factor.
Replacing carpets or laying down new hardwood floors is one of the highest-ROI improvements you can make. But getting the material budget wrong can halt your project.
Enter the length and width of the room along with the material cost per square foot. The calculator will determine the exact area, add a necessary waste factor, and project your true total cost.
How it works
Follow the exact steps to get your result instantly and privately.
Step 1: Measure the Room
Input the length and width of the room in feet.
Step 2: Enter Material Costs
Enter the per-square-foot cost of the hardwood, tile, or carpet you plan to purchase.
Step 3: Add the Waste Factor
Ensure you order enough material by keeping the 10% waste factor to cover cuts, offcuts, and mistakes. The calculator will give you the grand total.
Step 1: Measure the Room
Input the length and width of the room in feet.
Frequently asked questions
Rooms are rarely perfect squares, and cutting planks or tiles to fit edges creates unusable offcuts. A 10% waste factor ensures you don't run out of material.
First, length is multiplied by width to get the exact area. Then the waste percentage is added to get the ordering area. Finally, the ordering area is multiplied by the cost per square foot.
If you want a total project estimate, include the labor cost in your per-square-foot input. If you are doing it yourself, just use the material cost.
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