Square Footage Calculator

Split L-shaped or irregular rooms into rectangles, measure each, and sum — closets and alcoves included if they get the same flooring. Measure at the floor, not the baseboard, and take each wall twice; houses are rarely square.

Flooring, tile, and carpet orders add a waste factor for cuts and breakage: 10% for straight lays, 15%+ for diagonal patterns or many corners. Carpet pricing per square yard means dividing square feet by 9 — a frequent checkout surprise.