Flooring Calculator
Calculate how much flooring you need for any room - get sq ft, sq meters, boxes, and cost estimates
🏠 Room & Floor Details
15% recommended for diagonal install
$
🪵 Flooring Needed: Hardwood
132.00
Sq Ft (with waste)
120.00 base area
12.26
Sq Meters (with waste)
11.15 base area
7
Boxes to Buy
20 sq ft each
12.00
Sq Ft Waste Buffer
10% waste margin
💰 Cost Estimate
Material (132.00 sq ft x $8.50)$1122.00
Estimated labor (120.00 sq ft x ~$3.50)$420.00
Total Estimated Cost$1542.00
* Labor estimate is approximate ($3.50/sq ft avg). Get quotes from local contractors. Does not include underlayment, adhesive, or subfloor prep.
🛠️ Flooring Tips
- • Buy 10-15% extra for waste, cuts, and future repairs
- • Hardwood: 15% extra if installing diagonally
- • Let hardwood acclimate 3-5 days before installation
- • Measure each room separately for irregular shapes
Typical price ranges (material only):
🪵 Hardwood$7.5-$11.5/sq ft
⬛ Tile$2.5-$6.5/sq ft
🟫 Carpet$3-$7/sq ft
🔲 Laminate$2-$6/sq ft
🔳 Vinyl (LVP)$2.5-$6.5/sq ft