Tile Calculator
Find out how many tiles and boxes you need for a surface, including grout gaps and waste.
Calculate the number of tiles, boxes and cost needed to cover a floor or wall area.
How to use it
- 1Enter the surface area to be tiled.
- 2Enter the tile size and grout gap.
- 3Set a waste percentage and tiles per box.
- 4Enter the price per box to see total cost.
Surface & tile details
Enter the surface area and your tile dimensions.
Result
Tiles needed
56
- Boxes needed
- 10
- Area with waste
- 22.0 m²
- Total cost
- €280.00
Tile and box counts are rounded up to cover cuts and breakages.
Frequently asked questions
- Why include a grout gap?
- Grout lines slightly reduce the effective coverage of each tile, so ignoring them under-orders tiles.
- How much waste should I add?
- 10% is standard; increase to 15% for diagonal layouts or intricate spaces.
- Can I use this for wall tiles?
- Yes, enter the wall area the same way as a floor area.
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