Overview
What Is a Tile Calculator?
This tool calculates how many tiles you need based on the area to cover and the size of each tile, including a waste allowance.
Calculate how many tiles you need for your project.
This tool calculates how many tiles you need based on the area to cover and the size of each tile, including a waste allowance.
Useful for flooring, backsplash, or wall tiling projects to estimate material purchases.
Input the length and width of the space.
Input the size of each tile.
The result includes a waste allowance and updates automatically.
Divide your total area by the area of one tile, then add 10-15% for waste.
To account for cuts around edges and obstacles, breakage during installation, and future repair needs.
This provides a basic estimate - grout lines add minor spacing that's typically covered within the waste allowance.
Break the space into rectangular sections, calculate each separately, and add them together.
Yes, diagonal and complex patterns typically require 15-20% extra due to more angled cuts.
Yes, the same area-based calculation applies to walls as well as floors.
This varies by project and style preference - check your specific tile product's dimensions.
No, calculations happen entirely in your browser.
No, this calculates tile count only - grout quantity would need a separate calculation based on joint width and depth.
Yes, completely free with no sign-up required.