Flooring Calculator
Calculate how many flooring packs you need and the total cost, including waste allowance.
Work out how many flooring packs to buy for a room based on area, pack coverage and a waste allowance.
How to use it
- 1Enter the room's length and width or total area.
- 2Enter the coverage per pack and waste percentage.
- 3Enter the price per pack to see total cost.
Room & pack details
Enter the room size and flooring pack coverage.
Result
Packs needed
10
- Room area
- 20.0 m²
- Area with waste
- 22.0 m²
- Total cost
- €350.00
Pack counts are rounded up so you always have enough to finish the room.
Frequently asked questions
- How much waste should I allow?
- 5–10% is typical for straight-laid floors; 10–15% for diagonal or herringbone patterns.
- Does this work for laminate and vinyl?
- Yes, it works for any flooring sold in fixed-coverage packs.
- What if my room is an odd shape?
- Split the room into rectangles, sum the areas, then use that total.
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