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.

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IKEA - How to calculate how much decking you need

1. Find the surface area

90234226Start by measuring the length and width of your outdoor space. To find the total area, multiply the length by the width. If needed, you can then calculate any areas to be subtracted from the total, such as pillars or corners, using the same method.

2. Calculate how many packages you need

Look for the total area included in each pack of floor decking, then divide that number by your surface area. For example, square tiles come in packs that cover 0.81 square metres, so you need to divide the surface area you found by 0.81. Don’t forget to round up the number so you have enough tiles.

MÄLLSTEN top part, outdoor floor decking

Current price € 22,00

Get going with ready-made calculations for MÄLLSTEN, RUNNEN and ALTAPPEN decking

Want to buy MÄLLSTEN, RUNNEN or ALTAPPEN decking but still not sure how much you’ll need? We’ve listed some of the most common surface areas with the number of packages you’ll need below.*

2 m2 needs 3 packages
5 m2 needs 7 packages
7 m2 needs 9 packages
10 m2 needs 13 packages
12 m2 needs 15 packages
18 m2 needs 23 packages
20 m2 needs 25 packages
25 m2 needs 31 packages
30 m2 needs 37 packages

*The exact number of packages you need may differ depending on the shape of your area, some areas may need an extra pack or two.

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Get going with ready-made calculations for UTLÄNGAN decking

Want to buy UTLÄNGAN decking but confused by all this maths? To help you out we’ve listed some of the most common surface areas with the number of packages you’ll need below.*

2 m2 needs 3 packages
5 m2 needs 6 packages
7 m2 needs 8 packages
10 m2 needs 12 packages
12 m2 needs 14 packages
18 m2 needs 20 packages
20 m2 needs 23 packages
25 m2 needs 28 packages
30 m2 needs 34 packages

*The exact number of packages you need may differ depending on the shape of your area, some areas may need an extra pack or two.

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