Baseboard Calculator
Linear feet of trim for a room.
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Results
- Baseboard needed
- 55 linear ft
- Room perimeter
- 56 ft
- After door openings
- 50 ft
- 8 ft lengths to buy
- 7
- Estimated cost
- $192.50
Quick answer
Baseboard needed is the room perimeter minus door openings, plus about 10% for cuts and waste.
How to use the Baseboard Calculator
- 1Measure the room length and width.
- 2Count doorways and their width.
- 3Order 10% extra for mitre cuts.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Room length16 ft
- Room width12 ft
- Number of doorways2
- Door width3 ft
- Price per foot3.50 $
Results
- Baseboard needed55 linear ft
- Room perimeter56 ft
- After door openings50 ft
- 8 ft lengths to buy7
- Estimated cost$192.50
Frequently asked questions
Do I trim behind cabinets?
No — subtract cabinet runs from the perimeter.
What about outside corners?
Add an extra foot per outside corner for mitre waste.
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