Enter your room or surface dimensions to estimate the number of tiles needed, including a standard waste allowance for cuts and breakage.
Enter your project dimensions and click Calculate to see your estimate.
Typical materials for a tile project
Order tile using your calculated count plus waste. Mortar and grout quantities depend on tile size and joint width.
Tile count is based on floor area divided by individual tile area. A waste factor accounts for cuts, breakage, and pattern layout.
Results are planning estimates based on typical assumptions. Verify quantities with product labels and your project layout before purchase. How we calculate
Add 10% for straight layouts and 15–20% for diagonal patterns, large-format tile, or complex cuts. The calculator applies your waste percentage and rounds up to whole tiles.
A 10×10 room is 100 sq ft. With 12×12 inch tiles (1 sq ft each), you need about 100 tiles before waste. Use the calculator to match your tile size.
Yes. Larger tiles cover more area per piece but may have higher breakage rates. Enter your actual tile length and width in inches for an accurate count.
Include any floor area that will be tiled. Measure each section separately if layouts differ, then add the square footage together.
Wall tile uses the same area formula. Vertical surfaces often have more cuts around outlets and corners — consider 15% waste or more.
This calculator estimates tile count only. Grout and thinset quantities depend on tile size and joint width — check manufacturer coverage charts separately.
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