Tile Calculator
Calculate how many tiles you need for your floor or wall project
Tiling a floor or backsplash? Use this calculator to determine the exact number of tiles required, including a safety margin for cuts and waste.
Calculator Inputs
inches (imperial) or cm (metric)
inches (imperial) or cm (metric)
Standard is 10-15% for cuts and breakage
Results
Enter values above to see your results
How It Works
We calculate the total area of your room and the area of a single tile to find the count. We then add your specified waste percentage to ensure you don't run short.
Tips & Best Practices
- •For straight lay patterns, 10% waste is standard.
- •For diagonal lay patterns, increase waste to 15-20%.
- •Always keep a box of spare tiles after the project for future repairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to account for grout lines?
Generally, you can ignore grout lines for the quantity calculation as they provide a small buffer. Calculating based on tile size alone ensures you have enough.
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