FloorsCalcFree material planning tool
General Flooring Calculator
Combine rectangular rooms and estimate the flooring area and whole packages to purchase.
General flooring calculator
Result breakdown
- Room 1
- 120 sq ft
- Combined measured area
- 120 sq ft
- Measured area in square yards
- 13.33 sq yd
- Material allowance (10%)
- 12 sq ft
- Final material area
- 132 sq ft
FloorsCalc
Measurement System
Imperial
Inputs
- Room 1
- 10 ft × 12 ft
- Material allowance
- 10%
Result Breakdown
- Room 1
- 120 sq ft
- Combined measured area
- 120 sq ft
- Measured area in square yards
- 13.33 sq yd
- Material allowance (10%)
- 12 sq ft
- Final material area
- 132 sq ft
Planning estimate only.
Confirm product coverage and installation requirements before purchasing.
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Exact calculation method
Room area (sq ft) = length (ft) × width (ft). Add the room areas, calculate the material allowance, and add it to the measured area. Boxes = final material area ÷ coverage per box. Internal calculations retain full precision. Box quantities are rounded up to the next whole box when box coverage is provided.
Worked example
Room: 10 ft × 12 ft. Measured area: 120 sq ft. Material allowance: 10%. Allowance amount: 12 sq ft. Final material area: 132 sq ft.
Measurement tips
Measure each room in feet at its widest and longest points. Split L-shaped spaces into rectangles.
Inputs and results
Enter each rectangular area, choose Imperial or Metric, and adjust the visible material allowance. Box coverage is optional and should be entered from the manufacturer's product packaging or product page. Results separate measured area, allowance, final area, and whole box quantities.
Limitations and assumptions
This area estimate does not plan board direction, seams, pattern repeats, or irregular cut geometry. Allowance depends on room shape, pattern, cuts, damage, product defects, installer recommendations, and manufacturer instructions.
Use this result for planning only. Verify measurements and order quantities with the product manufacturer or qualified installer.