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Tile Calculator

Estimate tile count for a rectangular floor using tile dimensions and waste.

Tile Calculator Inputs

Results computed instantly — your data never leaves your device.

Tile Calculator Results

Real-Time

Tiles required

220

Floor area

200.00 ft²

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How to Use the Tile Calculator

  1. 1

    Enter floor length and width in feet.

  2. 2

    Enter tile length and width in inches.

  3. 3

    Review floor area and whole-tile quantity.

  4. 4

    Include layout cuts, breakage, and manufacturer guidance in the final order.

Formula & Mathematical Basis

Tile area in ft² = tile length × tile width ÷ 144; tiles = ceil(floor area ÷ tile area × (1 + waste percent ÷ 100)).

Variable Key

L,W

Floor dimensions in feet

l,w

Tile dimensions in inches

📝 The widget uses a fixed 10% waste allowance for the displayed estimate; complex layouts may need more.

Step-by-Step Examples

1

One-hundred-square-foot floor

Scenario: 10 ft by 10 ft floor with 12 in by 12 in tiles.

  1. 1.Calculate 100 ft² floor area.
  2. 2.Convert a 12 by 12 inch tile to 1 ft².
  3. 3.Apply 10% waste.
  4. 4.Round up to a whole tile.
✅ Estimated quantity is 110 tiles.

Practical Use Cases

  • Estimate a first-pass tile count.
  • Compare tile sizes for a rectangular room.

Common Pitfalls

  • Forgetting grout joints and cuts.
  • Ordering the exact mathematical minimum.
  • Mixing inches and feet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it include pattern matching?

No; patterned layouts may require additional waste.

Should I order exactly this number?

Use it as an estimate and confirm with the product and installer guidance.

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