Tile Calculator

Calculate tiles, boxes, grout and thinset for any floor or wall.

Area & Tile Details

Total Areaโ€”
Area with Wasteโ€”
Tiles Neededโ€”
Boxes Neededโ€”
Total Costโ€”

How to Calculate Tile

Formula: Tile area (sq ft) = (width ร— height) รท 144. Tiles = area ร— (1 + waste%) รท tile area. Boxes = ceil(tiles รท tiles per box).

Common Tile Sizes

SizeTiles per 100 sq ft
4ร—4 inch900 tiles
6ร—6 inch400 tiles
12ร—12 inch100 tiles
18ร—18 inch45 tiles
24ร—24 inch25 tiles

Tip: Always buy extra tiles from the same lot (dye lot). Future replacements may not match color. Keep 5-10 leftover tiles for repairs.

FAQ

How many 12ร—12 tiles for 100 sq ft?
100 tiles + 10% waste = 110 tiles. At 10/box = 11 boxes.
What waste factor for tile?
10% straight, 15% diagonal, 20% herringbone or small tiles.
How much thinset?
One 50lb bag covers ~80-100 sq ft with 1/4" trowel.
How much grout?
One 25lb bag covers ~100-200 sq ft depending on joint width.

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