Worldwide flooring quantity calculator

Flooring Quantity Calculator

Calculate tiles, laminate, vinyl plank or carpet needed from room dimensions, including wastage - a to-scale floor plan shows every room laid out by its actual size, coloured by flooring type.

Metre2 Flooring Quantity Calculator showing a to-scale floor plan of rooms coloured by flooring type

Flooring Quantity Calculator, in practice

The Floor Plan tab's to-scale room layout, and the Materials tab's per-type totals - both shown in imperial units.

A to-scale floor plan

Every room is drawn as a rectangle sized to its actual length and width, not just its area - so you can see the real shape and proportions of the job at a glance.

Four flooring types

Tile, laminate, vinyl plank (LVT) and carpet - each with its own typical coverage rate and a sensible default wastage allowance you can override per room.

Boxes and packs, not just m²

Tile, laminate and vinyl plank totals convert straight to box or pack counts using typical coverage rates - so you know exactly how many to order.

Multiple rooms, one job

Add every room separately with its own dimensions and flooring type - materials roll up automatically per type across the whole job.

Per-room wastage

Set a wastage percentage per room - carpet defaults higher than tile or laminate to account for pattern matching and cutting waste, and every default is editable.

Metric or imperial

Switch between m/m² and ft/ft² at any time - every room dimension, the floor plan's labels, and the Materials tab all update to match.

Exports and dark mode

Copy a plain-text summary or export every room as a CSV file. Light/dark theme remembers your choice, and rotating sample jobs let you explore the app.

How it compares to PlanSwift

PlanSwift is a well-known digital takeoff and estimating package used across every trade, including flooring - here's how a focused, one-off flooring-only tool compares for a contractor who just needs boxes and packs worked out.

Feature Flooring Quantity Calculator PlanSwift
Pricing model One-off purchase after a free trial Subscription, roughly $1,749-$2,000/year (single user)
Works fully offline ~
Instant estimate with no plan upload/tracing required
Converts area into boxes/packs per flooring type ~
Covers every trade's takeoff, not just flooring
Per-room wastage allowance ~
Training required to get full value (sold separately)
Multiple rooms, one running job total

Comparison based on PlanSwift's publicly listed pricing and features as of August 2026 (capterra.com, softwareadvice.com, vertigraph.com) - pricing and features change over time, so check planswift.com for current details. PlanSwift is a trademark of its respective owner; this comparison is for informational purposes and isn't sponsored by or affiliated with PlanSwift.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install anything to use Flooring Quantity Calculator?

Flooring Quantity Calculator is a Windows desktop app, free to try from the Microsoft Store.

Does my Flooring Quantity Calculator account work with Vector and Forma?

Yes - Flooring Quantity Calculator uses the same shared Metre2 account as Vector, Forma and every other Keystone app. Sign in once and it works everywhere.

Is this an exact match to what I'll actually need?

No - it's an approximate sizing guide based on typical coverage rates per box, pack or roll, not a guarantee of exact quantities. Actual requirements vary by product, pattern, layout and cutting waste on site - always check against your chosen product's coverage rate before ordering.

What flooring types are covered?

Four common flooring types - tile, laminate, vinyl plank (LVT), and carpet - each with its own typical coverage rate and default wastage allowance.

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