Vinyl Tile & Plank Calculator
Room and product
Printed on the box — usually 18–30 sq ft.
Boxes to buy
9 boxes
- Room area
- 180 sq ft
- With waste
- 198 sq ft
- One plank covers
- 2.33 sq ft
- Planks needed
- 85
- Waste applied
- 10%
Buy all boxes from the same batch number so the print pattern and shade match.
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Vinyl plank and tile coverage
| Size | Coverage each | Pieces per 100 sq ft | Typical box |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 x 36 in plank | 1.50 sq ft | 67 | 16 planks / 24 sq ft |
| 7 x 48 in plank | 2.33 sq ft | 43 | 10 planks / 23 sq ft |
| 9 x 60 in plank | 3.75 sq ft | 27 | 7 planks / 26 sq ft |
| 12 x 24 in LVT | 2.00 sq ft | 50 | 18 tiles / 36 sq ft |
| 12 x 12 peel & stick | 1.00 sq ft | 100 | 36 tiles / 36 sq ft |
Waste factor by install pattern
| Layout | Waste | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Straight, simple room | 5–8% | Offcuts start the next row |
| Staggered / random stagger | 10% | Minimum 6 in stagger between rows |
| Diagonal | 15% | Every wall row is an angled cut |
| Herringbone LVP | 20% | Needs left and right planks |
Peel and stick and vinyl flooring picks
10 Sheets Upgraded Thicker Design Subway Tile Peel and Stick Backsplash | 12”×12”Self Adhesive Vinyl Wall Tiles Stick on Back Splash for Kitchen,Bathroom,Camper(Vintage Red)
$39.88
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Nexus Peel & Stick Vinyl Floor Tiles, 20-Pack, 12 x 12 in, Grey | Decorative Tile Format: Dimensional Tile Texture Adds Coordinated Finish Detail.
$21.99
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FloorPops x Chris Loves Julia 12-in by 12-in Bonneville Grey & White Marble Peel & Stick Floor Tiles, FP4421
$19.80
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Vamos Tile 100-Piece Glossy Dolomite White Peel and Stick Backsplash Tile,3''x6'' PVC Subway Tile with White Grout, Stick on Backsplash for Kitchen/Bathroom/Fireplace
$39.99
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STICKGOO Peel and Stick Wall Tile Self-Adhesive Backsplash Thicker Design | 10-Sheet Peel and Stick Backsplash Tiles, 12" X 12" Vinyl Stick on Backsplash for Kitchen Bathroom Laundry in Beige & White
$34.99
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AULIGET 100-Piece Polished White Thick PVC Peel and Stick Backsplash, 3" x 6" Waterproof Subway Tile Peel and Stick Wall Tiles for Kitchen & Bathroom
$39.89
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Tools the pros use for this job
Peel & Stick Tile
10 Sheets Upgraded Thicker Design Subway Tile Peel and Stick Backsplash | 12”×12”Self Adhesive Vinyl Wall Tiles Stick on Back Splash for Kitchen,Bathroom,Camper(Vintage Red)
$39.88
Check price on AmazonThe fastest DIY floor or wall upgrade — no mortar, no wet saw.
Transition Strips
Maxiroc Floor Transition Strip Self Adhesive Carpet Wood Tile Vinyl Flooring Laminate Transition Cover Edge Trim Gap Doorway Threshold for Uneven Floors Heights Within 5 mm (40 inches, Gray Forest)
$12.99
Check price on AmazonEvery doorway between vinyl and another floor needs one.
Self-Leveling Compound
Hard-to-Find Fastener Phillips Self-Piercing Cement Board Screws, Durable Steel Hardware Fasteners for Home Improvement, DIY, Construction, 8 x 1-1/4, Pack of 168
$11.11
Check price on AmazonVinyl telegraphs every subfloor bump — level it first.
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How this calculator works
Planks needed = (area × waste) ÷ plank coverage. A 7"×48" plank covers 2.33 sq ft, so a 180 sq ft room at 10% waste needs 198 sq ft, or 85 planks, or 9 boxes at 24 sq ft per box.
Waste depends on the layout. A straight plank layout in a rectangular room wastes about 5–8%. Add 10% for a staggered pattern with random start lengths, 15% for a diagonal layout, and 20% for herringbone LVP.
- Click-lock LVP floats over the subfloor with a 1/4" expansion gap at every wall. It is the most forgiving install and the easiest to remove.
- Glue-down LVT is thinner, more stable in wide open rooms and in sunlight, and required in most commercial settings.
- Peel and stick is the cheapest, works over clean flat vinyl or plywood, but needs a spotless, primed surface or it lifts at the corners.
Comparing options? See the carpet tile calculator, the installation cost calculator or measure up with the square footage calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many boxes of vinyl plank do I need?
Divide your room square footage by the coverage printed on the box, then add 10% waste and round up. A 200 sq ft room with 24 sq ft boxes needs 10 boxes.
How much waste for luxury vinyl plank?
5–8% for a plain rectangular room, 10% for staggered layouts with closets and doorways, 15–20% for diagonal or herringbone.
Does peel and stick tile need underlayment?
No underlayment, but the subfloor must be clean, dry, flat and primed. Any grit or old adhesive under the tile shows through and causes lifting.
Can vinyl plank go over existing tile?
Yes, if the tile is well bonded and the grout lines are filled with a levelling compound. Unfilled grout lines telegraph through thin LVP within months.
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Guides worth reading next
- How to Measure a Room for Tile (Step by Step)Measure any room for floor or wall tile: handle closets and alcoves, convert inches to decimals, subtract fixtures, and add the right waste percentage.
- Choosing the Right Tile Size for Your RoomHow tile size changes a room: when 12×24 beats 4×4, why small rooms can take large tile, grout line math, and the flatness rule for big formats.
- Sanded vs Unsanded vs Epoxy Grout: Which One Do You Need?Grout types explained by joint width and location: when sand scratches tile, why epoxy wins in showers, and how much of each type a bag actually covers.