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Flooring Calculator

Enter room dimensions and coverage per box to calculate how many boxes of flooring you need.

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How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter room length and width.
  2. 2Enter square footage per box.
  3. 3Enter a waste percentage.
  4. 4See boxes needed.

Frequently asked questions

How much waste should I plan for flooring?+

10% is typical for straight layouts; diagonal installs or rooms with lots of cuts often need 15% or more.

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