Planning to tile your floor, bathroom, or kitchen wall? Before you buy, there’s one question every DIYer and contractor needs to answer:
"How many Tiles do I really need?"
Whether you’re working with 12x12 floor tiles or intricate mosaic patterns, guessing can cost you time, money, and frustration. That’s why we built the free Tile Calculator — so you can measure once and order smart.
What You'll Learn
Want to skip the math? Try our free Tile Calculator for instant results.
Step 1: Measure Your Room
- Length of the room (in feet, inches, meters, or cm)
- Width of the room
- Size of your tiles (e.g., 12x12 inches, 60x60 cm)
Step 2: Use Our Free Tile Calculator
- Total area to cover (sq ft or m²)
- Tiles required based on tile size
- Tiles per box (if known)
- How much to order with waste included
You can even adjust for a 5%–15% waste buffer, which accounts for cuts, mistakes, or future repairs.
Tile Quantity Cheat Sheet
| Room Size | Area (sq ft) | Tiles Needed (w/ 10% waste) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ft × 8 ft | 40 | 44 |
| 10 ft × 10 ft | 100 | 110 |
| 12 ft × 15 ft | 180 | 198 |
| 8 ft × 10 ft wall | 80 | 88 |
🛠️ Use our Tile Calculator for custom tile sizes and metric units.
Room Types Covered
- Floor tiling (kitchens, hallways, living rooms)
- Bathroom walls or floors
- Shower stalls & backsplashes
- Outdoor patios and terraces
It supports metric and imperial units, so you can use inches, cm, feet, or meters — whatever you prefer.
Bonus: Estimate Tile Costs Too
If you know the price per tile or per box, just multiply by the tile count the calculator gives you.
🧾 Factor in adhesive, grout, and labor if hiring a professional.
FAQ: Tile Calculation Questions
Q: How many tiles do I need per square foot?
A: Depends on your tile size. A 12x12 tile covers 1 sq ft. A 24x24 tile covers 4 sq ft.
Q: Should I order extra tiles?
A: Yes — always add 10–15% for waste, cuts, or future repairs.
Q: How do I measure for wall tiles?
A: Multiply height × width of the area you’re tiling.
Q: Can I calculate in meters or centimeters?
A: Yes! Our calculator supports both imperial and metric.
Q: How many tiles in a box?
A: It varies — enter your tile size and area, then check your box’s coverage to match it.
🧮 Don’t Guess — Calculate It
Stop over-ordering or running out halfway through your project.
Use the free Tile Calculator to:
- Get your tile count fast
- Add smart waste coverage
- Save money and stress
Start tiling smarter — try the Tile Calculator now.
No sign-up. Just results.
Key Points Covered
- How to measure your room or wall for tiles
- How to use a tile calculator for any tile size
- Tile quantity cheat sheet for common room sizes
- How to add waste allowance for cuts and repairs
- How to estimate tile costs
- FAQ for tile calculation and ordering