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Flooring calculator

Laminate, parquet or vinyl: how many packs to buy for a room, including waste.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Flooring calculator

Enter room length and width and the pack coverage to learn how many packs of laminate, parquet or vinyl to buy. Add 5 to 10 percent for waste, and more for diagonal layouts. Measure each room separately, and keep a spare pack for future repairs because batches vary slightly.

How to use Flooring calculator

  1. Enter the room length and width.
  2. Add the pack coverage and waste percentage.
  3. Read the number of packs to buy.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

How much extra flooring should I buy?

Add about 10 percent for straight installation and 15 percent for diagonal or patterned layouts.

Why is waste higher for diagonal layouts?

Cutting boards at an angle leaves more offcuts, so such layouts need a larger waste allowance than a straight layout.

Where do I find the pack coverage?

It is printed on the box or product page, usually in square metres per pack. Enter that to get the right pack count.

Is Flooring calculator free?

Yes. Flooring calculator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put Flooring calculator on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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