Calculator Inputs
Example Data Table
| Scenario | Floor Area | Protected Wall Area | Adjusted Coverage | Units Required | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office move | 760 | 420 | 1382.04 | 10 | 617.75 |
| Apartment protection | 1120 | 315 | 1655.78 | 12 | 745.60 |
| School corridor work | 1800 | 640 | 2798.40 | 19 | 1188.25 |
| Warehouse zone wrap | 2450 | 520 | 3317.82 | 23 | 1472.10 |
Formula Used
Gross Floor Area = (Main Floor Length × Main Floor Width) + (Additional Rooms Count × Average Extra Room Area)
Gross Wall Area = Wall Perimeter × Wall Height
Net Wall Area = Gross Wall Area − Openings Deduction Area
Protected Floor Area = Gross Floor Area × Floor Coverage Percent
Protected Wall Area = Net Wall Area × Wall Coverage Percent
Base Coverage Area = Protected Floor Area + Protected Wall Area
Layered Coverage Area = Base Coverage Area × Number Of Layers
Adjusted Coverage Area = Layered Coverage Area × (1 + Overlap Percent) × (1 + Waste Percent)
Units Required = Ceiling(Adjusted Coverage Area ÷ Coverage Per Roll Or Sheet)
Person Hours = Adjusted Coverage Area ÷ Labor Productivity Per Person Hour
Crew Duration Hours = Person Hours ÷ Crew Size
Total Cost = Material Cost + Labor Cost + Contingency Amount
How To Use This Calculator
- Enter the project name and choose the area unit label.
- Add the main floor dimensions for the protected zone.
- Enter any extra room count and their average area.
- Add wall perimeter and wall height if wall protection is needed.
- Subtract doors, glazing, or openings in the deduction field.
- Set floor and wall coverage percentages for partial protection.
- Enter the number of layers, overlap, and expected waste.
- Provide material coverage, unit cost, productivity, crew size, and labor rate.
- Click the calculate button to see results above the form.
- Use the CSV or PDF buttons to export the summary.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does this move coverage calculator estimate?
It estimates floor and wall protection coverage, material units, labor hours, crew duration, contingency, and total cost for construction moves or temporary site protection planning.
2. Can I use square meters instead of square feet?
Yes. Choose the unit label you want. Keep every area and coverage input in the same measurement system for accurate results.
3. Why do overlap and waste matter?
Overlap covers joints and seams. Waste accounts for trimming, cutting mistakes, offcuts, and site handling losses. Together they make procurement more realistic.
4. What should I enter for coverage per roll or sheet?
Use the manufacturer’s listed usable area for one roll or sheet. If the product loses area from overlaps, enter the practical usable coverage.
5. Does crew size change the labor cost?
Crew size reduces project duration in this model. Total labor cost is based on person-hours and labor rate, so duration changes more than total labor spend.
6. Can this calculator handle partial wall protection?
Yes. Use the wall coverage percent field to protect only selected surfaces, corridors, corners, or specific zones instead of every wall area.
7. What is the contingency percent for?
It adds a planning allowance for uncertainty. Many teams use it for minor field changes, access issues, damage replacement, or measurement risk.
8. Can I use this for renovation protection planning?
Yes. It works well for move protection, tenant improvement planning, renovation shielding, temporary floor covers, and wall guarding during material handling.