Hardwood Flooring Calculator
Estimate boxes of hardwood flooring for a room. Assumes a box covering about 20 sq ft and adds 10% for cuts and culling; adjust to your product.
Hardwood Flooring calculator
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How to estimate hardwood flooring
- Add 10% for waste, more for long runs where you cull boards for color and defects.
- Acclimate hardwood in the room for several days before installing.
- Order from one batch and blend boxes as you lay them so color and grain vary naturally.
Frequently asked questions
How much waste for hardwood flooring?
Plan on about 10% for a standard room, and up to 15% for diagonal layouts or lower-grade material you will cull.