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Flooring calculator

How many full flooring packs should I buy?

Before you startMeasure the complete floor area and copy coverage per pack from the exact product.
Step 1

Add your measurements

See the purchase area and pack count after adding a cutting allowance.

Example numbers are loaded

Replace each example with what you measured. The example result on the right updates as you type.

Measure the floorBreak irregular rooms into rectangles and add their areas.
Check the productUse the pack label and choose an allowance for your layout.

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Example resultLooks good on paper

Plan for 12 full packs

The pack count rounds up so the ordered coverage meets the selected allowance.

Change the sample measurements to turn this into your estimate.
Measured area
24.0 m2
Purchase area
26.4 m2
Full packs
12
Flooring planning diagramA proportional schematic based on the entered values. It is not a construction drawing.
Proportional planning schematic - verify all dimensions on site.

Before you buy or start work

  • Confirm pack coverage and batch information.
  • Increase the allowance for diagonal or complex patterns.
  • Keep spare material for future repairs.
Method

What this result assumes

Waste is an editable allowance, not a universal rate.

Pack coverage comes from the exact product label.

Limitations

What it cannot confirm

Room shape, laying direction, pattern, defects, and repair stock affect the final order.

This is a planning estimate, not a building-code, safety, installation, or delivery guarantee.

Confirm product-specific requirements with the manufacturer, installer, retailer, or qualified trade.

Formula 1.0.0Reviewed 2026-07-13General planning assumptions
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