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Calculate carpet square footage and linear feet from room size and roll width. Estimate seams, waste, and total carpet to order for wall-to-wall installation.
Measure rectangular rooms at longest points. Deduct permanent islands only if flooring will not run beneath.
Area (sq ft) = Length × WidthLaminate requires 10% extra for cut ends, damaged planks, and future repairs. Staggered end joints consume additional short pieces.
Order = Area × 1.10Laminate cartons typically cover 18–30 sq ft. Check manufacturer label — coverage varies by plank width and length.
Boxes = ceil(Order sq ft ÷ Coverage per Box)Updated: July 2026
168 sq ft net needs 185 sq ft ordered. At 20 sq ft/box, purchase 10 cartons from the same dye lot.
Large basement install: 330 sq ft with waste. Verify moisture barrier and underlayment ordered separately at full area.
Include hallway rectangle in total area. Transition strips at doorways are separate — plan T-molding per doorway.
Order the right amount of laminate plank flooring for bedrooms, basements, and living areas. Enter room dimensions to get net area, order quantity with waste, and estimated box count based on standard carton coverage.