Hardwood Flooring Calculator
You need your room's square footage, plus 10% for waste, divided by the coverage of one bundle. Enter your room size and the coverage on the carton to get bundles and cost.
How to measure for hardwood
Multiply the room’s length by width in feet for the area, then add 10% for waste from cuts and board culling. For multiple rooms or an L-shape, total the areas with the square footage calculator.
Waste and acclimation
Solid hardwood needs 10–15% extra for cuts, and the boards should acclimate in the room for several days before installation. Keep a spare bundle for future board replacements.
Cost
Multiply bundles by the price each. Solid hardwood runs $4–$12 per square foot for material; engineered is often less. Comparing options? See the flooring calculator for laminate and vinyl.
Frequently asked
How much hardwood flooring do I need?
Multiply room length by width for the area, add 10% for waste, then divide by the square footage each bundle covers and round up.
How much waste for hardwood floors?
Add 10% for a standard install and 15% for diagonal layouts or long runs. Wider planks and rooms with many cuts need more.
How is hardwood flooring sold?
Solid and engineered hardwood is sold by the bundle or carton, each covering a set square footage printed on the box. You buy whole bundles.