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How Many Flooring Boxes Do I Need?

Enter room sizes in feet and inches. Get square footage, waste, and how many boxes to buy.

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Enter room dimensions to see square footage, waste, and box counts.

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How it works

  1. 1. Measure roomsEnter length and width in feet and inches for each rectangular room.
  2. 2. Set material & wastePick laminate, LVP, tile, or carpet. Adjust waste % and enter sq ft per box from your label.
  3. 3. Buy with confidenceWe round up to whole boxes (or square yards for carpet) and let you copy a shopping list.

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FAQ

How many flooring boxes for a 12×12 room?

144 sq ft + 10% waste ≈ 158 sq ft. At 20 sq ft per box that is 8 cartons of laminate or LVP. Use the box calculator with the coverage printed on your carton. See our waste guide for room-by-room tips.

How much waste should I add?

10% is typical for laminate and LVP in simple rooms. Tile often needs 15% because of cuts and breakage. Add more for diagonal layouts or many obstacles.

How much does flooring cost for a 12×12?

You buy about 158 sq ft with waste. At $3/sq ft material that is ~$475 before tax and install. Open the flooring cost estimator with your store price.

Where do I find sq ft per box?

Check the product box or listing — coverage is usually printed as square feet per carton. Laminate and LVP boxes often cover 18–24 sq ft; tile varies widely by tile size. Carpet calculator.