How to measure a room
Measuring a room sounds simple, but there are a few key things you need to look out for to make sure you get a floor that fits perfectly. But don't fear! We're here to cover all of the basics for you and help you measure your areas easily.
Follow the steps below
It doesn’t have to be perfect, but the measurements need to be accurate. Just a simple drawing with all the rooms shown is all you need.
If your room is perfectly square or rectangular, the area can be calculated by multiplying the width by the length. For example, a room that is 5m x 2m will need 10m2 of flooring.
If your room includes recesses or chimney breasts, measure the whole space as if they weren’t there, as the flooring will be cut around them.
Measure each individual area and write the measurement in the relevant space on the diagram. Using these measurements, break the room down into smaller rectangular shapes, calculate their area, and then add them together to figure out the total area of your room.
Add 5% extra to your total to allow for waste.
Measure your lengths more than once to confirm they’re right – just remember to measure the back of any door frames or room trims.
How to measure stair carpet
When it comes to stairs or steps, the process is similar.
Measure the height and depth of each stair to give you the length before multiplying by the width. This will give you the area of each step.
Top tip!
Add 10% for waste and to allow for any margin of error as staircases can be tricky.
Laminate, wood flooring & luxury vinyl tiles
When you buy hard flooring like laminate, wood flooring or luxury vinyl, it’s usually sold in packs that are labelled by their size in meters squared. For example, one pack might include 5m² of laminate flooring. Pay attention to these labels and make sure that you have enough packs to cover the area needed, including wastage.
How to measure a simple room accurately
Watch our step-by-step guide to accurately measuring a simple room. This shows you what equipment you need and how to calculate the correct area. It's never been easier to get a perfect fit.
How to measure a room with extra areas
Learn the basic steps to accurately measure a room with extra areas and understand how much carpet you'll need by watching our helpful video.
How to measure a room which needs a join
If your room is wider than the 4m or 5m widths that carpets come in, then you'll need to join two rolls together. Learn how to accurately measure a room that requires a join with our step-by-step guide.
If you’d rather leave it to an expert, just pop your name in our simple online form and arrange an appointment for our free measuring service. We’re guaranteed to be fast and accurate. Less waste means less overall cost!
