Floor & Wall Tile Calculator

Determine exactly how many tiles to buy for your renovation

Standard is 10%
Total Tiles Required
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Total Area (sq ft)
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Incl. Wastage (sq ft)

How to Calculate Tiles for Your Floor?

Calculating tiles involves measuring the total floor area and dividing it by the surface area of a single tile. Always include an extra percentage for cuts and breakage.

The Formula

  • Room Area: $Length \times Width$
  • Total Area with Wastage: $Area \times (1 + Wastage\% / 100)$
  • Number of Tiles: $Total Area / Tile Area$

Frequently Asked Questions

📐 How many tiles do I need for a 10x10 room?

A 10x10 room is 100 square feet. If you use 12x12 inch tiles, you need exactly 100 tiles. However, with a 10% wastage allowance, you should purchase 110 tiles.

🛠️ What is wastage allowance in tiling?

Wastage allowance accounts for tiles that are broken during transport or cut into smaller pieces to fit corners and edges. Standard allowance is 10%, but for diagonal patterns, 15% is recommended.

📏 How do I calculate tile area?

Multiply the tile length by the tile width. For example, a 24x24 inch tile covers 4 square feet ($2 \times 2 = 4$).