Vinyl Plank Flooring Calculator
Boxes of LVP needed with waste.
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Results
- Boxes needed
- 9
- Room area
- 192 sq ft
- Area with waste
- 211.2 sq ft
- Total coverage bought
- 212.4 sq ft
- Leftover
- 20.4 sq ft
Quick answer
Vinyl plank quantity is room area plus a waste allowance, divided by the coverage per box.
boxes = ceil((area x (1 + waste%)) / coverage per box)
How to use the Vinyl Plank Flooring Calculator
- 1Measure the room length and width.
- 2Check the coverage per box printed on the vinyl plank packaging.
- 3Add 10% waste for straight-lay rooms, 15% for diagonal or many cuts.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Room length16 ft
- Room width12 ft
- Coverage per box23.6 sq ft
- Waste allowance10 %
Results
- Boxes needed9
- Room area192 sq ft
- Area with waste211.2 sq ft
- Total coverage bought212.4 sq ft
- Leftover20.4 sq ft
Frequently asked questions
How much waste should I add?
10% for simple rectangular rooms, 15-20% for herringbone or diagonal patterns.
Does underlayment need its own calculation?
Yes — use the floating floor underlayment calculator for the separate underlayment quantity.
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