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Tile Calculator

Estimate whole tiles for a floor or wall, including cutting and breakage allowance.

Tile Calculator

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Formula and assumptions

Tiles = ceil(length × width × (1 + waste/100) ÷ (tile length × tile width)).

Assumes a rectangular surface and uniform tiles. Pattern, borders, breakage and package sizes can change the quantity; confirm the layout.

A 4 × 3 m floor with 30 × 30 cm tiles and 10% extra needs 147 tiles.

STEP BY STEP

How to use tile calculator

  1. Check the input units and assumptions.
  2. Review the result and example.

IN PRACTICE

Example

A 4 × 3 m floor with 30 × 30 cm tiles and 10% extra needs 147 tiles.

GOOD TO KNOW

Which formula and assumptions are used?

Assumes a rectangular surface and uniform tiles. Pattern, borders, breakage and package sizes can change the quantity; confirm the layout.