How to calculate how much decking you need
Creating an inviting outdoor space with floor decking that clicks together is easy when you’ve worked out how much flooring to buy. Check out our simple guide below to find out how much flooring you need.
Calculate the size of your space
To calculate your outdoor area, multiply the length by the width. For example, width 3 m × 5 m = 15 m2. Calculate any areas to be subtracted from the total area, for example pillars or corners.
Calculate how many packages you need
Look for the total area included in each pack of floor decking, and divide that number by your surface area. For example, RUNNEN come in packs that cover 0.81 square meters, divide the sum by 0.81 and round up (to ensure enough floor decking). For example, 14.5 m2 ÷ 0.81 = 17.90. Rounded up, that means you need 18 packages.
Quick calculator for RUNNEN flooring
Lots of maths right? If you're interested in our RUNNEN flooring, use our quick calculator to find out your total area and how many packages you'll need. We've also put some of our most common surface areas with our flooring series below.
Get going with ready-made calculations for RUNNEN, MÄLLSTEN and ALTAPPEN decking
When you have your total area of space, these calculations tell you how many flooring packages are needed to cover it. . Each package of floor decking covers an area of 0.81m²and contains 9 pieces. The floor decking can be cut to different sizes.
The most common examples:
- 1.5m² (16.1ft2 ) needs 2 packages
- 2m² (21.5ft2 ) needs 3 packages
- 2.5m² (26.9ft2 ) needs 4 packages
- 3m² (32.3ft2 ) needs 4 packages
- 4m² (43ft2 ) needs 5 packages
- 5m² (53.8ft2 ) needs 7 packages
- 7m² (75.3ft2 ) needs 9 packages
- 10m² (107.6ft2 ) needs 13 packages
Get going with ready-made calculations for UTLÄNGAN decking
When you have your total area of space, these calculations tell you how many flooring packages are needed to cover it. Each package of UTLÄNGAN floor decking covers an area of 0.9m²and contains 9 pieces. The floor decking can be cut to different sizes.
The most common examples:
- 1.5m² (16.1ft2 ) needs 2 packages
- 2m² (21.5ft2 ) needs 3 packages
- 2.5m² (26.9ft2 ) needs 3 packages
- 3m² (32.3ft2 ) needs 4 packages
- 4m² (43ft2 ) needs 5 packages
- 5m² (53.8ft2 ) needs 6 packages
- 7m² (75.3ft2 ) needs 8 packages
- 10m² (107.6ft2 ) needs 12 packages
