How Many Square Feet Is a 8x10 Room?
A 8 ft × 10 ft room equals 80 square feet. Use the calculator below to double-check or customize with waste and cost.
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Key Measurements for a 8x10 Room
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Floor area | 80 sq ft |
| Floor area (m²) | 7.43 m² |
| Floor area (sq yd) | 8.89 sq yd |
| Perimeter | 36 ft |
| Wall area (8 ft ceiling) | 288 sq ft |
| Wall area (9 ft ceiling) | 324 sq ft |
| Wall area (10 ft ceiling) | 360 sq ft |
Common Uses for a 8x10 Space
- small bedroom
- small office
- pantry
At 80 sq ft, this falls in the small category — typical for bedrooms, offices, or utility rooms.
How Much Flooring Will You Need?
For a 8' × 10' room, buy enough flooring to cover 80 sq ft plus a waste allowance:
| Flooring Type | Waste % | Buy This Much |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate / LVP (plank) | 10% | 88 sq ft |
| Hardwood | 10% | 88 sq ft |
| Ceramic tile (straight) | 10% | 88 sq ft |
| Ceramic tile (diagonal) | 15% | 92 sq ft |
| Carpet | 10% | 88 sq ft (10 sq yd) |
Need an exact estimate? Use our Flooring Calculator for plank count, or the Tile Calculator for boxes of tile.
How Much Paint for a 8x10 Room?
With 8 ft ceilings you'll paint about 288 sq ft of wall. A gallon covers ~350 sq ft, so you'll need 1 gallon per coat. Plan on two coats for a color change.
Detailed breakdown on our Paint Calculator.
Is a 8x10 Room Big?
This is a small room, typical of a child's bedroom or home office. It meets the minimum for a "legal bedroom" in most municipalities (at least 70 sq ft of floor area with one horizontal dimension of 7 ft).
How Much Does It Cost to Build a 8x10 Room?
At typical US rates of $150–$300 per sq ft for new construction, a 8x10 addition would cost roughly $12,000–$24,000. For remodels:
- Basic flooring replacement: $240–$800
- Mid-range remodel: $4,000–$8,000
- Full gut renovation: $8,000–$20,000
Refine with our Cost per Square Foot Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square feet is 8x10?
8 × 10 = 80 square feet.
How many square meters is 8x10?
7.43 m².
How many tiles will fit in a 8x10 room?
Depends on tile size. 12"×12" tiles = 88 tiles (with 10% waste). See our Tile Calculator for 6", 18", and 24" sizes.
How much carpet do I need for a 8x10 room?
8.89 sq yd minimum, or 9.78 sq yd with 10% waste for cuts and seams.