Project Inputs
Adjust rates and allowances to match your crew and site conditions.
Results
Automatic calculation updates on click. Export results below.
Low
0
clock hrs
Base
0
clock hrs
High
0
clock hrs
| Component | Labor hours |
|---|---|
| Floor area | 0.00 |
| Room setup | 0.00 |
| Stairs | 0.00 |
| Seams | 0.00 |
| Transitions | 0.00 |
| Furniture | 0.00 |
| Prep & removal | 0.00 |
| Total labor hours | 0.00 |
| Per person hours | 0.00 |
| Crew size | 0 |
| Clock hours (base) | 0.00 |
| Estimated workdays | 0.00 |
Example Jobs Table
Sample scenarios for training and comparison. Recalculate estimates using your current rate settings.
| Job | Area (sq ft) | Rooms | Stairs | Stair Cx | Seams | Transitions | Crew | Est. hours | Clock hrs | Days |
|---|
Formula Used
This calculator estimates installer effort by summing time components, then converts total labor hours to clock time by dividing by crew size. Core equations:
- Floor area hours =
(Area ft²) ÷ (RateArea ft²/hr/installer × MethodFactor) × PatternFactor - Room setup hours =
Rooms × (SetupMinutes ÷ 60) - Stair hours =
(Steps ÷ RateStair) × StairComplexity - Seam hours =
Seams × (SeamMinutes ÷ 60) - Transition hours =
Transitions × (TransitionMinutes ÷ 60) - Furniture hours =
FurnitureMinutes ÷ 60 - Prep & removal hours =
PrepHours - Total labor hours =
Sum of all components - Clock hours (Base) =
TotalLabor ÷ CrewSize - Low / High =
Base × (1 ± Buffer%) - Workdays =
ClockHours ÷ WorkdayLength
Notes: For glue-down, the method factor reduces effective floor rate; heavy pattern matching multiplies area hours; stair complexity adjusts stair time. Edit the defaults to match your team and materials.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Area, Rooms, Stairs, and choose appropriate complexity and method.
- Review or customize rates and allowances to reflect your crew productivity and tools.
- Click Calculate to get Low, Base, High clock hours and a breakdown of labor hours.
- Adjust the buffer% to reflect site uncertainty, access constraints, or unusual layouts.
- Export the results or example table as CSV or PDF for quotes, schedules, or client approvals.
FAQs
The output provides a base estimate with low and high ranges controlled by the buffer setting. Real projects vary with access, site readiness, pattern repeat, and installer experience.
Yes. Edit the base floor rate and stair rate to reflect your tools, materials, and crew capability. You can also modify times for seams, transitions, furniture, and setup per room.
Use the pattern matching selector to apply additional time for repeats and alignment. For very large repeats or multiple seams in patterned areas, increase the buffer or add more seam time.
Crew size does not change total labor hours; it splits them across installers. A larger crew reduces clock hours and days but material handling space and coordination can limit returns.
Use the CSV and PDF export buttons in the Results and Example sections. The PDF includes a tidy breakdown suitable for emails or job folders.