Anti-fatigue mat sizing & coverage guide
Three formats cover almost every job: a standard mat for one workstation, a full roll or cut-to-length for a line or bench, and modular tiles for any footprint. This guide shows how to pick the format and work out coverage — with simple maths, no guesswork.
One workstation
Standard mat
Cover the standing footprint plus room to step back and turn. One standard mat usually suffices.
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A line or area
Roll, cut-to-length or tiles
Run continuous matting along the working edge, or click modular tiles to any footprint — no trip edges.
From £53.92 · Work out coverage
Pick a format
Standard mat vs roll vs cut-to-length
| Format | Best for | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Mat | One standing workstation | Fixed sizes, simplest choice — one mat per operator. Smallest standard size is 60 cm × 91 cm. |
| Full Roll | Long runs along a line or bench | A continuous roll means fewer seams across a long run. |
| Cut to Length | Made-to-measure runs | Cut to your exact run length and priced per linear metre. |
Cut-to-length and roll orders are confirmed by the sales team before processing. No VAT is added and no payment is taken online.
Sizing one standing workstation
- Cover the operator's standing footprint
- Add room to step back and turn
- A single standard mat usually suffices
- Smallest standard size is 60 cm × 91 cm
Sizing a bench or production line
- Run the mat along the length of the working edge
- A roll or cut-to-length avoids gaps between mats
- No butted seams means no trip edges along the line
- Confirmed by the sales team before processing
Coverage maths
Working out tile coverage for an area
Area first: measure the zone and multiply — area = length × width (in metres). A 3 m × 2 m standing zone is 6 m².
Tile count: the M-Lock interlocking tile system uses 91 cm × 91 cm tiles, each covering about 0.83 m². So tile count = area ÷ 0.83, rounded up. For 6 m² that's 6 ÷ 0.83 ≈ 7.2, so order 8 tiles, then finish the perimeter with safety ramps. Tiles click together to any footprint, so they're the flexible alternative when a single mat won't cover the space.
Trip safety: leave clear, bevelled or ramped edges. Butting several loose mats together creates trip edges, so for continuous standing a roll, cut-to-length, or a modular tile system is the safer choice across a larger area.
Choosing between series? See M1 vs M2, the surface types explained guide, or the full M-Series overview. Deep-link straight to M1 or M2.
FAQ
Common questions
Standard mat, full roll, or cut to length — when do I use each?
Use a standard fixed-size mat for a single standing workstation: it's the simplest option, one mat per operator. Use a full roll to run continuous matting along a long line or bench with fewer seams. Use cut-to-length when you want matting made to your exact run length, priced per linear metre. Rolls and cut-to-length both avoid the gaps and trip edges you'd get from butting several loose mats together.
What size mat do I need for one standing workstation?
Cover the operator's standing footprint plus enough room to step back and turn. A single standard mat usually suffices for one workstation. The smallest standard size across the M-Series is 60 cm × 91 cm; step up to a larger standard size if the operator moves around the station a lot.
How many modular tiles do I need for a given area?
Work out the area first: area = length × width (in metres). Each M-Lock interlocking tile is 91 cm × 91 cm and covers about 0.83 m². So approximate tile count = area ÷ 0.83, rounded up. For example, a 3 m × 2 m zone is 6 m², and 6 ÷ 0.83 ≈ 7.2, so you'd order 8 tiles, then finish the perimeter with safety ramps.
How do I avoid trip edges across a larger area?
Don't butt several loose mats together — the seams between them create trip edges. For continuous standing along a line or across a wider area, use a full roll, cut-to-length matting, or the M-Lock modular tile system, which clicks together to any footprint and finishes with bevelled safety ramps so every edge stays clear and ramped.
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