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Estimate laminate flooring in square feet and boxes.
Change any measurement to update your estimate.
Enter room dimensions and the tool adds a 10% waste allowance and divides by your box coverage.
Laminate is bought by the box, so this view divides your area by box coverage after a 10% waste allowance. Let the planks acclimate in the room for a few days before installing or seasonal movement opens gaps.
Add 10% for straight-lay planks and 15% for diagonals, long boards, or a room with lots of jogs — offcuts pile up fast. Buy it all in one lot and let it acclimate in the room for a few days before installing, or seasonal movement opens gaps. Keep a spare unopened box; matching a discontinued run years later is nearly impossible.
The math behind the tool:
flooring ft² = room area × (1 + waste%)
boxes = flooring ÷ box coverageSources: National Wood Flooring Association (flooring waste factors and acclimation).
Measure the room length × width for square footage, add 10% for waste, then divide by the coverage printed on each box. A 200 ft² room needs about 220 ft² of flooring.
Add 10% for straight-lay planks in a simple rectangular room, and 15% for diagonal patterns, angled rooms, or long boards that produce more offcuts.