Flooring Calculator

Calculate the square footage of flooring needed for a room, including a waste allowance, and the number of boxes required.

Inputs
Results
Total Area (with waste)
198 sq ft
Boxes Needed
10

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Formula

Boxes = ceil(Area × (1 + Waste%) / Sq Ft per Box)

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