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Vinyl Plank Calculator

Estimate vinyl plank cartons and individual planks from room and product dimensions.

Reviewed
2026-09-05
Units
US + metric

Calculated result / live

6 cartons

Order 6 cartons, covering 110.0 ft², or about 56 individual planks at the stated dimensions.

100.0 ft² room, 48.0 in × 6.0 in plank, 20.0 ft²/carton, and 10% waste.

Input panel

Project measurements

Secondary quantities
Room area100.0 ft²
Plank coverage2.000 ft²
Planks to order56
Cartons to order6

Calculation trace

Formula with your numbers

100.0 ft² ÷ (48.0 × 6.0 ÷ 144) = 56 planks after waste; 110.0 ft² ÷ 20.0 = 6 cartons

6 cartons
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What this vinyl plank calculator calculates

A 12 × 20 ft room contains 240 ft². With 48 × 6 in planks, each plank covers 2 ft² before waste.

Formula

Room area ÷ plank coverage × (1 + waste) = planks; divide by planks per carton and round up.

Worked example

Ten percent waste changes 240 ft² to 264 ft². At 2 ft² per plank, the field needs 132 planks before carton rounding.

Ordering decision

Hallways, stagger rules, closets, and damaged-end cuts drive plank waste.

The page cites the applicable Uzi Tools reference table beside the calculator. Product labels, current editions, local code, and a licensed professional govern structural, electrical, and life-safety work.

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How to use it

  1. Enter the measured dimensions and keep the displayed units beside each field.
  2. Review the vinyl plank cartons and pieces result and the substituted formula before ordering.
  3. Adjust waste for the layout, cut pattern, product package, and site conditions.
  4. Copy or print the material list, then verify the cited product data and local requirements.
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Vinyl plank cartons and pieces

Use this vinyl plank calculator for room area, plank dimensions, carton coverage, and waste. The result separates individual planks from the carton order.

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Limits and professional review

Measurements, product yield, waste, moisture, and site conditions can change the order quantity. Local code and a licensed professional govern structural and electrical work.

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