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Tile Calculator

Tiles needed for floors and walls, including waste.

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Results

Tiles needed
Area
Tiles (no waste)
Per-tile area

Estimates — add extra for waste and confirm with your supplier.

How it works

We divide your room area by the area of one tile, then add a waste factor for cuts and breakage and round up to whole tiles.

Waste: 10% is typical; use 15% for diagonal layouts or lots of cuts.

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FAQs

How many tiles do I need?

Divide the area by one tile’s area, add 10% waste, and round up.

How much waste should I add?

10% for standard layouts, 15% for diagonal or intricate patterns.

Should I buy from one batch?

Yes — order all tile at once so colors match (dye lots vary).

Does tile size matter?

Larger tiles mean fewer pieces but more waste on cuts near edges.

How are partial tiles counted?

We round up, since cut tiles come from whole ones.