Get the exact number of tiles you need for floors, showers, and backsplashes. Our free tile calculator includes waste factor calculations for professional results.
Total Area
120.00 sq ft
Tiles Without Waste
120
Tiles With Waste
132
For intricate patterns or irregular rooms, increase your waste factor to 15-20%.
Tile Calculator estimates tile count, square footage, grout guidance, waste-adjusted quantity, and estimated cost from room area, tile size, grout line, layout, waste percentage, and unit price. It is free to use, works in a browser, and is designed for contractors, remodelers, builders, and DIY homeowners. Use this calculator when you need a fast material estimate before ordering supplies, comparing costs, or planning a construction project.
floors, showers, backsplashes, bathrooms, kitchens
room area, tile size, grout line, layout, waste percentage, and unit price
tile count, square footage, grout guidance, waste-adjusted quantity, and estimated cost
The basic workflow is to measure room, calculate area, measure tile, then round up so you do not run short during installation.
QuickMaterialCalc's Tile Calculator is a free browser-based calculator for estimating tile count, square footage, grout guidance, waste-adjusted quantity, and estimated cost. Use it for planning guidance, then verify final quantities against site conditions, manufacturer specifications, and local code requirements.
Tile Calculator estimates tile count, square footage, grout guidance, waste-adjusted quantity, and estimated cost from room area, tile size, grout line, layout, waste percentage, and unit price. It is free to use, works in a browser, and is designed for contractors, remodelers, builders, and DIY homeowners.
Inputs: room area, tile size, grout line, layout, waste percentage, and unit price
Outputs: tile count, square footage, grout guidance, waste-adjusted quantity, and estimated cost
For standard installations, buy 10-15% extra. For diagonal patterns or rooms with many cuts, get 20% extra. Keep leftover tiles for future repairs.
Calculate the number of tiles needed by dividing the total area by the area of one tile. Always include a waste factor of 10-20% for cuts and breakage.
Measure the length and width of the area to be tiled. For irregular shapes, break into rectangles.
Multiply length x width to get the total square footage or square meters.
Note the size of your tiles and calculate the area of one tile.
Add 10-20% extra for cuts, mistakes, and future repairs.
Estimate grout based on tile size and grout line width.