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Tile Quantity Calculator

Estimate the number of tiles and boxes required for an area, with an adjustable allowance for cuts and waste.

Your inputs

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Your result

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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter your values in the labeled fields, keeping the displayed units.
  2. Choose Calculate or press Enter in a single-line field.
  3. Review the result and the assumptions below before using it.

Formula and method

Tiles = area × (1 + waste / 100) / tile area. Round tiles and boxes upward.

Worked example

20 m² with 60 × 60 cm tiles and 10% waste requires 62 tiles, or 16 boxes of four.

What the result assumes

This is an area estimate without grout spacing or layout optimization. Diagonal layouts and complex cuts may need more waste.

Common question

Why buy whole boxes?

Suppliers often sell complete boxes. The box result rounds upward so the purchase covers the estimated tile count.