Carpet Tile Calculator

This Carpet Tile Calculator is an online tool designed to assist users in determining the number of carpet tiles required for flooring projects involving multiple rectangular areas. Users can input dimensions for up to four distinct areas. The calculator automatically adjusts measurements according to the selected unit system and provides the total area covered as well as the calculated number of tiles needed, including a 10% surplus to account for cutting and fitting. This utility is especially useful for planning and budgeting in both residential and commercial flooring installations.

How to Use the Carpet Tile Calculator

The Carpet Tile Calculator is designed to make it easy for users to estimate the number of carpet tiles required for various flooring projects. This guide will explain each input parameter and describe what users need to enter to get accurate results.

1. Selecting Units

• Units: Before entering any dimensions, choose the unit of measurement for the room dimensions. You have two options:
  • Metres (m): Select this if you wish to enter dimensions in meters.
  • Feet (ft): Select this if you prefer to use feet.
• This choice will also affect the unit for entering carpet tile dimensions, switching between centimeters (cm) and inches (in) respectively.

2. Entering Room Dimensions

• Area Length and Width: For each area you want to tile, you need to provide the length and width. Depending on the unit selected:
  • If meters are selected, input the dimensions in meters.
  • If feet are selected, input the dimensions in feet.
• You can add up to four separate areas. Each area is considered a rectangle, and you must enter the dimensions for each rectangle separately.

3. Adding Additional Areas

• Add Area Button: If your project consists of more than one rectangular area, click the "Add Area" button to provide dimensions for each additional area. The calculator allows you to add dimensions for up to four different areas.
  • Each time you click "Add Area," a new set of input fields for "Area Length" and "Area Width" will appear labeled as "Additional Area 1," "Additional Area 2," etc., up to "Additional Area 3."

4. Entering Carpet Tile Dimensions

• Carpet Tile Length and Width: Enter the length and width of the carpet tiles you plan to use. Note:
  • If meters were selected as the unit, enter these dimensions in centimeters.
  • If feet were selected, enter these dimensions in inches.

5. Calculating the Results

• Calculate Button: Once all dimensions are entered, click the "Calculate" button. The calculator will compute:
  • The total area of the floorspace based on all entered room dimensions.
  • The total number of carpet tiles required to cover that area, including an additional 10% of tiles to account for cutting and wastage.

6. Resetting the Calculator

• Reset Button: If you need to start over or clear all inputs and results, click the "Reset" button. This will clear all entered data and restore the calculator to its initial state.