Tile Calculator
Calculate how many tiles you need for any room. Enter your room dimensions and tile size to estimate how many tiles you'll need. Our tile estimation tool provides accurate tile quantity calculator results with waste percentage included.
Project Details
How to Use the Tile Calculator
- Enter your room dimensions or total area to be tiled
- Input your tile size (length and width)
- Set the grout gap spacing (typically 1/8" to 1/4")
- Adjust waste percentage based on your layout (10-15% recommended)
- Optionally enable box calculation to see how many boxes to order
- Click "Calculate" to get tile quantity, grout needs, and layout details
Area to Cover
Tile Size
Gap Size (Grout Spacing)
Waste Allowance
Additional Options
Calculate Tiles
Click to calculate tile quantity, grout needed, and more
Why Use a Tile Calculator?
Our tile area calculator is the perfect tool to calculate tiles for floor and wall projects. This tile calculator includes an adjustable waste percentage to help you order extra for cuts and breakage.
- Calculate how many tiles do I need based on tile size and coverage area
- Get accurate tile square footage calculator results
- Estimate tile coverage per box for your selected tile size
- Tile calculator with adjustable waste percentage (0-30%)
- Supports both inches and centimeters for tile and room measurements
Common Tile Calculator Uses
Our tile quantity calculator is ideal for floor tile vs wall tile projects including:
- Bathroom floor and wall tile calculations
- Kitchen backsplash tile layout planner
- Calculate tiles for floor in entryways and hallways
- Large-format tiles for outdoor patios
- Shower enclosures with 12x12, 24x24, or custom tile sizes
How to Calculate Tiles for Floor and Wall Projects
The basic tile size vs coverage formula:
Our tile area calculator enhances this formula by accounting for:
- Grout spacing - Enter your grout line width for accurate calculations
- Tile waste percentage - Adjustable from 0-30% (default 10%)
- Tile layout planner - Shows tiles needed across length and width
- Metric or imperial units - Switch between units with automatic conversion
Professional Tiling Tips
Estimate how many boxes of tiles you'll need based on your selected tile size and room size:
- Our tile calculator with waste recommends 10-15% extra for cuts
- Calculate number of tiles per box to determine total boxes needed
- For complex rooms, use our tile square footage calculator for each section
- Save leftover tiles - perfect for future repairs or matching
- Consider tile coverage per box when comparing different tile sizes