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Flooring Calculators

Flooring is sold by the square foot but installed with waste, and the waste factor depends on the material and the shape of the room. These calculators measure any floor area and translate it into boxes or square footage to order, with tile-specific layout guidance in the tile tool. Measure once, order right, and skip the mid-project supply run.

Flooring FAQs

Ten percent is the standard waste factor for straightforward rectangular rooms; go higher for diagonal layouts or rooms with many angles and closets. The flooring calculator includes a stated waste percentage you can adjust to your layout.

Measure the actual floor area wall to wall, then subtract permanent fixtures like kitchen islands or built-in tubs. Measure closets separately and add them only if they will get the same flooring.

Estimates are planning guides, not professional advice. Read the disclaimer.