$/ft²
Rooms & Materials
| Room | Length | Width | Method | Price/area | Price/box | Coverage/box | Waste % | Action |
|---|
Applied to total area
Uses total perimeter
Unit hints update automatically.
Results & Breakdown
Total Area
0.00 ft²
Includes waste
Total Perimeter
0.00 ft
| Material cost | $0.00 |
| Labor | $0.00 |
| Underlayment | $0.00 |
| Adhesive | $0.00 |
| Trim / baseboards | $0.00 |
| Removal | $0.00 |
| Disposal | $0.00 |
| Delivery | $0.00 |
| Pre‑tax subtotal | $0.00 |
| Contingency | $0.00 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Grand total | $0.00 |
Per‑room breakdown
| Room | Area | Perimeter | Method | Qty | Cost |
|---|
Example data
| Material | Method | Price | Coverage/box | Typical waste |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate planks | Per box | $36/box | 20 ft² | 8–10% |
| Porcelain tile | Per area | $3.50/ft² | — | 10–15% |
| Engineered wood | Per box | $85/box | 25 ft² | 7–10% |
| Sheet vinyl | Per area | $2.25/ft² | — | 5–8% |
Formula used
- Room area = length × width.
- Perimeter = 2 × (length + width).
- Waste‑adjusted area = area × (1 + waste%/100).
- Per‑area material = waste‑adjusted area × price per area.
- Per‑box material = ceil(waste‑adjusted area ÷ coverage per box) × price per box.
- Labor = total area × labor rate per area.
- Underlayment and adhesive = total area × respective rate.
- Trim = total perimeter × trim/baseboard rate.
- Pre‑tax subtotal = materials + labor + underlayment + adhesive + trim + flat extras.
- Contingency = pre‑tax subtotal × contingency%.
- Tax = (pre‑tax subtotal + contingency) × tax%.
- Grand total = pre‑tax subtotal + contingency + tax.
How to use this calculator
- Select Units and Currency.
- Add rooms. Enter length, width, method, prices, coverage, waste.
- Set labor, underlayment, adhesive, trim, and any flat extras.
- Enter tax and contingency percentages.
- Click Calculate. Review per‑room details and totals.
- Export results: Download CSV or Download PDF.
Typical cost ranges by flooring type
Shown per ft². Switch the unit toggle for m² equivalents.
| Flooring type | Material ($/ft²) | Labor ($/ft²) | Underlayment/Pad ($/ft²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate | 1.20–3.00 | 1.50–3.00 | 0.30–0.60 |
| Luxury vinyl plank | 1.80–3.80 | 1.25–2.75 | 0.20–0.50 |
| Porcelain/ceramic tile | 2.50–5.00 | 4.00–8.00 | 0.50–1.00 |
| Engineered wood | 3.50–7.00 | 3.00–5.00 | 0.40–0.80 |
| Carpet | 1.00–3.00 | 1.00–2.00 | 0.50–1.00 |
Waste factor guidelines by layout/pattern
| Pattern / condition | Suggested waste % | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Simple plank/straight lay | 5–8% | Minimal offcuts; rectangular rooms. |
| Tile with straight grid | 8–12% | Cuts at walls increase waste. |
| Diagonal tile/plank | 10–15% | Corner cuts raise waste. |
| Herringbone/chevron | 12–18% | Complex layouts, more offcuts. |
| Rooms with many nooks | 12–20% | Irregular perimeters, closets, stairs. |
Perimeter-to-area quick estimates (rectangular rooms)
Useful for trim/baseboard allowances. Values shown in feet/ft² for reference.
| Length × Width | Area (ft²) | Perimeter (ft) | Perimeter / Area (ft/ft²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 × 10 | 100 | 40 | 0.400 |
| 12 × 12 | 144 | 48 | 0.333 |
| 10 × 14 | 140 | 48 | 0.343 |
| 12 × 16 | 192 | 56 | 0.292 |
| 15 × 20 | 300 | 70 | 0.233 |