Flooring Calculator
Calculate square footage to order for LVP, hardwood, laminate, carpet, or tile
Flooring Type
Default waste: 10% — Most DIY-friendly option. Click-lock installation.
Room Measurements
Enter room dimensions above to see how much flooring to order
Tips & Notes
- •Always add 10–15% overage — more for diagonal installations or complex room shapes.
- •LVP and laminate are the most DIY-friendly flooring options.
- •Hardwood typically needs to acclimate 3–5 days in the room before installation.
- •Carpet is sold by the yard — multiply sq ft by 1.11 to convert. Order in full rolls.
- •Save leftover flooring for future repairs — matching discontinued products is very difficult.
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Pro tips for flooring
- ›Always add 10–15% overage — more for diagonal installations or complex room shapes.
- ›LVP and laminate are the most DIY-friendly flooring options.
- ›Hardwood typically needs to acclimate 3–5 days in the room before installation.
- ›Carpet is sold by the yard — multiply sq ft by 1.11 to convert. Order in full rolls.
- ›Save leftover flooring for future repairs — matching discontinued products is very difficult.
Frequently asked questions
How much flooring do I need for a 200 sq ft room?▾
Add 10% waste for standard installations (so 220 sq ft) or 15–20% for diagonal patterns, herringbone, or rooms with many cuts (so 230–240 sq ft). Always round up to full boxes — flooring boxes typically cover 20–25 sq ft each.
Why do I need 10% extra flooring?▾
Cuts at room edges, defective planks (especially in real hardwood), and future repairs all require overage. Save leftover flooring after install — matching a discontinued product to fix a single damaged plank later is nearly impossible.
What's the easiest flooring to install yourself?▾
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and laminate are the most DIY-friendly — they click together over an underlayment and don't require nailing or gluing. Engineered hardwood is moderate difficulty. Real hardwood, tile, and carpet typically need pro installation.
How much does flooring cost installed?▾
LVP installed: $4–$10/sq ft. Laminate installed: $3–$8/sq ft. Engineered hardwood installed: $6–$15/sq ft. Solid hardwood installed: $8–$20/sq ft. Tile installed: $7–$25/sq ft. Carpet installed: $3–$8/sq ft.
How long does flooring installation take?▾
Floating floors (LVP, laminate): 1–2 days for a typical room. Nail-down hardwood: 2–4 days plus 3 days finishing if site-finished. Tile: 2–4 days plus 24+ hour cure. Carpet: usually same-day for one room.