How to Measure a Room for Flooring

Below is a quick guide to working out how many square meters of wood flooring you need for your room.

We suggest you allow an additional 5% for wastage. (Our calculator will automatically add the 5% wastage).

Standard Room

1. Find the two widest areas (a,b)
2. Multiply the two sizes
3. 4.35 x 5.25 = 22.83m²
4. Total metres required 22.83m²

L Shaped Room

1. Divide room into two rectangular sections (see plan)
2. Take the four sizes and multiply as below
3. 2.33 x 5.25 = 12.23m² and 1.75 x 4.25 = 7.43m²
4. Add the two sizes together
5. Total metres required 19.76m²

3 Way Room/Hallway

1. Divide room into three rectangularsections
2. Take all sizes and multiply them as below...
3. • 1.10 x 1.75 = 1.925m²
   • 1.10 x 1.75 = 1.925m²
   • 5.00 x 1.00 = 5.00m²
4. Add the three sizes together
5. 1.925 + 1.925 + 5.00 = 8.85m²
6. Total metres required 8.85m²

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the measuring of your floor.

Please note pictures and instructions are for guidance only