10x15 in square feet, square yards and square meters
A long bedroom, a den or a dining room is about this size. The area is length times width: 10 × 15 = 150 sq ft. Measure to the walls at the longest point, and add closets and alcoves you will floor.
| Unit | This room |
|---|---|
| Square feet | 150 sq ft |
| Square yards | 16.67 sq yd |
| Square meters | 13.94 sq m |
| Perimeter (around the walls) | 50 ft |
| Acres | 0.00344 acres |
What to buy for 150 sq ft
| Material | Amount |
|---|---|
| Flooring (10% waste, 20 sq ft boxes) | 165 sq ft, 9 boxes |
| Carpet off a 12 ft roll (before trimming) | 20.0 sq yd, one piece |
| 12 × 12 in tiles (10% waste) | 165 tiles |
| Baseboard (full perimeter, before doorways) | 50 ft |
Flooring with different waste allowances
Straight layouts need about 5 to 7%, diagonal layouts 10%, and herringbone or patterns 15%.
| Waste | Flooring to buy | Boxes of 20 sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 5% waste | 158 sq ft | 8 |
| 10% waste | 165 sq ft | 9 |
| 15% waste | 173 sq ft | 9 |
Use the square footage calculator for L-shaped rooms, circles and triangles, the carpet calculator for the roll layout with trimming, or the flooring calculator for a full flooring estimate.
Using the length of a 10 × 15 room
A 10 × 15 room has 150 sq ft, half as long again as it is wide. That proportion suits a bedroom with a desk under the window, a dining room where the table runs lengthwise, or a den with the sofa on a long wall. An 8 × 10 ft rug anchors one end and leaves 2.5 ft clear beyond it on the long axis and 1.0 ft down each side, enough for a walkway behind chairs.
Run plank flooring parallel to the 15 ft walls and each row is made of fewer, longer pieces, which wastes less at the ends. Budget 165 sq ft, or 9 boxes of 20 sq ft. Painting is modest: 349 sq ft of wall after openings, 1.99 gallons for two coats (buy 2 gallons). A 12 ft carpet roll covers the 10 ft width in one piece, so the 20.0 sq yd order has no seam.
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Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is a 10x15 room?
150 square feet (10 ft × 15 ft). That is 16.67 square yards or 13.94 square meters.
How many square feet of flooring do I need for a 10x15 room?
The floor is 150 sq ft, so buy about 165 sq ft with 10% for cuts and waste. That is 9 boxes at 20 sq ft a box.
How much carpet is a 10x15 room?
16.67 square yards of floor. Carpet comes off a 12 ft wide roll, so you buy whole strips: here one 12 ft wide piece 15 ft long, which is 180 sq ft (20.0 sq yd) of carpet for a 150 sq ft floor, plus a few inches a strip for trimming.
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Estimates only. Results assume standard materials and simple shapes. Supplier products vary, and the final call on quantity, structure and safety is yours. Check your local code and your supplier's guidance before ordering.