Flooring Weight Calculator
Hardwood vs. Vinyl Plank: Calculate your payload savings.
1. Calculate Surface Area
Weight Factors
- Solid Hardwood ~4.0 lbs/sf
- Vinyl Plank (LVP) ~1.5 lbs/sf
- Carpet / Cork ~0.5 lbs/sf
Weight Comparison
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Solid Hardwood (3/4″ Oak)
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Heavy payload penalty
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
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Durable & Lightweight
Weight Savings
By choosing Vinyl over Hardwood
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Save ~60%
Why Flooring Weight Matters
It’s “Dead Weight”
Flooring provides no structural integrity to the trailer; it is purely aesthetic “dead weight.” Every pound you save on flooring is a pound you can use for water capacity, batteries, or personal belongings.
Water Resistance
Beyond weight, LVP is often waterproof. Real hardwood can warp with the humidity fluctuations common in tiny homes, especially if you leave the house unconditioned for periods of time.