This tool calculates the total square footage required for your flooring project, simplifying your planning process.
How to Use the Calculator
This calculator helps you determine the total square footage required for flooring, including an additional percentage for extra material.
Steps to Use:
- Enter the length of the floor area in feet.
- Enter the width of the floor area in feet.
- Enter the percentage of extra material you want to account for. If you do not need extra material, you can leave this value at 0.
- Click the “Calculate” button to see the total square footage required.
- The result will be displayed in a disabled text box labeled “Result”.
How the Calculation Works:
The calculator multiplies the length by the width to get the basic area in square feet. It then calculates the extra material by multiplying the basic area by the extra percentage divided by 100. The total square footage is the sum of the basic area and the extra material.
Limitations:
Please ensure you enter valid positive numbers for length, width, and extra material percentage. Negative values or non-numeric entries will not yield correct results. This calculator does not account for irregular floor shapes or complex layouts.
Use Cases for This Calculator
Calculate Total Square Footage
Enter the length and width of each room and the calculator will sum up the square footage for accurate flooring material estimates.
Convert Measurements to Square Feet
Convert measurements from feet and inches to square feet effortlessly by using the calculator, eliminating the need for manual calculations.
Account for Multiple Rooms
Easily account for multiple rooms by inputting the dimensions individually and letting the calculator provide the total square footage for all the rooms combined.
Consider Irregular Room Shapes
For rooms with irregular shapes, simply break down the area into smaller sections and input the dimensions separately for precise square footage calculations.
Manage Decimal Measurements
Accommodate decimal measurements accurately by entering them into the calculator, ensuring precise square footage calculations without any rounding errors.
Factor in Wastage Percentage
Include a wastage percentage to account for cutting and fitting errors by adding it to the total square footage calculation for optimal material planning.
Calculate Cost per Square Foot
Determine the cost per square foot of your chosen flooring material by dividing the total material cost by the square footage provided by the calculator for budgeting purposes.
Save and Share Calculations
Save your calculated square footage for future reference or share it with others by using the sharing feature provided by the calculator for convenience.
Compare Flooring Options
Compare different flooring options by calculating the square footage required for each and evaluating the total cost to make an informed decision on the most cost-effective choice.
Get Instant Results
Receive instant results as you input the room dimensions, allowing you to make quick decisions on flooring materials and quantities without delays or manual calculations.