Tile Calculator
Calculate tiles needed for a floor or wall with waste allowance.
What is Tile Calculator?
A tile calculator estimates how many tiles you need for a floor or wall, including wastage, based on the area and tile size.
It prevents both shortages and costly over-ordering.
How does the Tile Calculator work?
The calculator divides the room area by the area of one tile.
It adds a wastage allowance (typically 10%) for cuts and breakage.
How to use the Tile Calculator?
- Enter the room length and width.
- Enter the tile size.
- The calculator shows the number of tiles and boxes needed.
Example
Try the calculator with your own numbers
- Enter your values in the input fields above.
- Adjust the values to match your situation.
- The result updates instantly as you change the inputs.
Benefits of using the Tile Calculator
- Order the right number of tiles.
- Budget tiling projects.
- Plan for cuts and breakage.
Who should use the Tile Calculator?
- Students and professionals who need fast, accurate results.
- Anyone who wants to verify a manual calculation.
- People who prefer a quick answer over working it out by hand.
Tips for getting the most out of the Tile Calculator
- Double-check the values you enter before relying on the result.
- Use the calculator to verify manual calculations or estimates.
- Bookmark the page if you use it regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much wastage should I allow for tiles?
10% for standard layouts; 15% for diagonal or patterned layouts with more cuts.
How many tiles are in a box?
It varies by size — 600×600 mm tiles typically come 4 per box, covering about 1.44 square metres.
Keep the Tile Calculator in your bookmarks: it is the fastest way to turn a pile of numbers into one clear answer.
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