16 × 16 ft room in other units
A very large living room or a bonus room is about this size. The area is length times width: 16 × 16 = 256 sq ft. Measure to the walls at the longest point, and add closets and alcoves you will floor.
| Unit | This room |
|---|---|
| Square feet | 256 sq ft |
| Square yards | 28.44 sq yd |
| Square meters | 23.78 sq m |
| Perimeter (around the walls) | 64 ft |
| Acres | 0.00588 acres |
What to buy for 256 sq ft
| Material | Amount |
|---|---|
| Flooring (10% waste, 20 sq ft boxes) | 282 sq ft, 15 boxes |
| Carpet (10% extra) | 31.3 sq yd |
| 12 × 12 in tiles (10% waste) | 282 tiles |
| Baseboard (perimeter, less doorways) | about 64 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 | 269 sq ft | 14 |
| 10% waste | 282 sq ft | 15 |
| 15% waste | 294 sq ft | 15 |
Use the square footage calculator for L-shaped rooms, circles and triangles, or the flooring calculator for a full flooring estimate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is a 16x16 room?
256 square feet (16 ft × 16 ft). That is 28.44 square yards or 23.78 square meters.
How many square feet of flooring do I need for a 16x16 room?
The floor is 256 sq ft, so buy about 282 sq ft with 10% for cuts and waste. That is 15 boxes at 20 sq ft a box.
How much carpet is a 16x16 room?
28.44 square yards of floor, so about 31.3 sq yd with 10% extra for seams and fitting. Carpet is usually sold in 12 ft rolls, so ask the supplier how it will be cut.
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