Flooring quotes usually come as two rates: the material price per sq ft and the labour charge per sq ft. This calculator combines them with the room size and a little extra material for wastage, so you can compare options like vitrified tiles, marble, granite, wooden or vinyl flooring.
How to use the flooring cost calculator
- Enter the room length and width in feet.
- Enter the material price per sq ft from your shop or quote.
- Enter the labour charge per sq ft.
- Set the extra material for wastage: about 5 to 10% for tiles, and more for marble or granite slabs that need a lot of cutting.
How it is calculated
Area = length × width
Material to buy = area × (1 + wastage %)
Material cost = material to buy × price per sq ft
Labour cost = area × labour per sq ft
Total cost = material cost + labour costLabour is charged on the actual floor area, while material is bought with extra for wastage.
Example
A room 12 × 10 ft, material at ₹80 per sq ft, labour at ₹25 per sq ft, 10% wastage:
- Area: 120 sq ft
- Material to buy: 120 × 1.10 = 132 sq ft
- Material cost: 132 × 80 = ₹10,560
- Labour: 120 × 25 = ₹3,000
- Total: ₹13,560
What else to budget for
- Cement, sand or tile adhesive, and grout or joint filler
- Skirting along the walls
- Removing the old floor and levelling the base
- Polishing, for marble and some granite floors
Rates change a lot between cities and brands, so always get two or three written quotes.
FAQ
How do I calculate flooring cost per sq ft?
Add the material price and labour per sq ft, then add a share for wastage and extras like adhesive and skirting. The calculator does this for any room size.
Why is more material needed than the floor area?
Pieces are cut at walls, corners and doorways, and some break. Buying 5 to 10% extra avoids running short.
Can I use this for wall tiles or false ceilings?
Yes. Enter the wall or ceiling size instead of the floor size and use the rates for that work.