Flooring quantities · room guide
How much flooring do I need for a 6m x 4m room?
A 6m x 4m room has a floor area of 24 m², or about 258 sq ft. With the usual 10% allowance for offcuts you need 26.4 m² of laminate, vinyl or wood flooring, which is 12 packs of 2.2 m². For herringbone or a diagonal layout allow 15% and buy 27.6 m².
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Floor area
24 m²
258 sq ft
To buy, straight lay
26.4 m²
with 10% extra
To buy, herringbone
27.6 m²
with 15% extra
Packs of 2.2 m²
12
straight lay
Packs of flooring for a 6m x 4m room
Pack sizes vary by product, so check the m² printed on the box.
| Pack covers | Packs, straight (10%) | Packs, herringbone (15%) | Left over, straight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 m² | 18 | 19 | 3 m² |
| 2 m² | 14 | 14 | 4 m² |
| 2.2 m² | 12 | 13 | 2.4 m² |
| 2.5 m² | 11 | 12 | 3.5 m² |
Floor tiles for a 6m x 4m room
Tile counts rounded up to whole tiles. Grout lines are ignored, which makes very little difference.
| Tile size | Exact cover | With 10% extra | With 15% extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 × 300 mm | 267 | 294 | 307 |
| 600 × 300 mm | 134 | 147 | 154 |
| 600 × 600 mm | 67 | 74 | 77 |
| 800 × 800 mm | 38 | 42 | 44 |
What it costs at different prices
Materials only, buying 2.2 m² packs with 10% extra. Fitting, underlay and trims are extra.
| Flooring price | Cost of packs | Floor area only |
|---|---|---|
| £15 per m² | £396.00 | £360.00 |
| £25 per m² | £660.00 | £600.00 |
| £40 per m² | £1,056.00 | £960.00 |
| £60 per m² | £1,584.00 | £1,440.00 |
Skirting, beading and door bars
The room is 20 metres around. Take off about 0.8 metres for each doorway and you need roughly 19.2 metres of beading or new skirting for one door, plus a threshold strip for each doorway.
Underlay
Underlay covers the floor area itself, so you need 24 m² with a little spare for trimming. Check if your laminate or LVT already has underlay attached before buying more, and follow the maker's guide on whether a second layer is allowed.
What whole packs leave over
The 12 packs of 2.2 m² leave only 2.4 m² over the floor area, a 10% allowance, so one badly cut row could send you back for another pack. Of the four pack sizes, the 2.2 m² packs leave the least over for a straight lay, 2.4 m².
Where the tiles need cutting
With 600 × 600 mm tiles, the 6 metre side takes exactly 10 tiles with no cutting. The 4 metre side takes 6 whole tiles plus one 400 mm cut piece.
Other room sizes
- 2m x 2m room (4 m² floor)
- 3m x 2m room (6 m² floor)
- 3m x 3m room (9 m² floor)
- 4m x 3m room (12 m² floor)
- 4m x 4m room (16 m² floor)
- 5m x 3m room (15 m² floor)
- 5m x 4m room (20 m² floor)
- 5m x 5m room (25 m² floor)
- 6m x 5m room (30 m² floor)
- 6m x 6m room (36 m² floor)
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Common questions
How much flooring do I need for a 6m x 4m room?
The floor is 24 m². Buy 26.4 m² with 10% extra for cuts, or 27.6 m² with 15% if you are laying herringbone, chevron or on the diagonal.
How many packs of laminate for a 6m x 4m room?
With packs of 2.2 m², you need 12 packs for a straight lay. With 2 m² packs it is 14. Always round up to a whole pack.
How many 600 x 600 tiles for a 6m x 4m room?
Each tile covers 0.36 m², so you need 67 tiles to cover the floor exactly, or 74 with 10% extra for cuts and breakages.
What is 6m x 4m in square feet?
24 m² is about 258 sq ft. One square metre is 10.76 square feet.
Sources and assumptions
- A rectangular room with square corners. For L-shaped rooms, split the floor into rectangles and add them up.
- 10% extra for a straight lay and 15% for herringbone, chevron or diagonal layouts, which are common fitting allowances. Your fitter may advise more for awkward rooms.
These are estimates. Check the coverage on the box and the fitting guide for your flooring.