Hardwood Flooring Calculator
Calculate hardwood flooring quantities and waste.
How It Works
Area = Length × Width. To order = Area × (1 + Waste ÷ 100). Waste = To order − Area.
Example
A 12 ft × 10 ft room with 10% waste: 120 sq ft → order 132 sq ft, 12 sq ft of waste.
Frequently Asked Questions
What waste factor for hardwood?
10% is standard for prefinished planks; 15% for site-finished or patterned installations.
Is hardwood sold by the square foot?
Yes, both by the square foot and by the box — box coverage is printed on the carton.
Why is waste higher for hardwood?
Planks are cut to length at each row end, and grain/color sorting often leaves short unusable pieces.