Vinyl Flooring Calculator
You need your room's square footage, plus 10% for waste, divided by the coverage of one box. Enter your room size and the box coverage to get boxes of vinyl plank and cost.
How to measure for vinyl plank
Multiply room length by width for the area and add 10% for waste. LVP boxes often cover a bit more than laminate, so check the carton coverage. Total multi-room jobs with the square footage calculator.
Waste and subfloor
Budget 10–15% extra for cuts. Vinyl plank floats over a flat, clean subfloor; dips and bumps telegraph through, so the area you measure is the area you buy plus waste.
Cost
Multiply boxes by the price each. Luxury vinyl plank runs $2–$7 per square foot. Comparing with a budget option? See the laminate flooring calculator.
Frequently asked
How many boxes of vinyl plank do I need?
Find the room area, add 10% for waste, then divide by the coverage each box provides and round up to whole boxes.
How much waste for vinyl flooring?
Add 10% for a standard layout and up to 15% for diagonal patterns or rooms with many cuts and angles.
Is vinyl plank waterproof?
Most luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is waterproof, which makes it popular for kitchens, baths, and basements. Waterproofing does not change the area-based quantity.