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Tile Calculator

Tiles, boxes and waste for floors and walls.

How to use the Tile Calculator

Tiles, boxes and waste for floors and walls. Fill in the fields above and the result updates instantly, together with the formula behind it.

Formula

Tiles = ceil(area × (1 + waste/100) ÷ (tile width × tile height in m²))

Worked example

12 m², 30×60 cm tiles, 10% extra = 74 tiles, or 10 boxes of 8.

Important things to know

This is an area estimate; layout, grout gaps and tile pattern can affect the actual quantity.

Frequently asked questions

How is the Tile Calculator calculated?

Tiles = ceil(area × (1 + waste/100) ÷ (tile width × tile height in m²)). Example: 12 m², 30×60 cm tiles, 10% extra = 74 tiles, or 10 boxes of 8.

What do I need to enter in the Tile Calculator?

You enter: Surface area (m²); Tile width (cm); Tile height (cm); Extra for cuts (%); Tiles per box. An example value is shown in each empty field, and the result appears as soon as the numbers are valid.

Why add extra tiles for cuts?

Cutting around edges, corners and obstacles wastes tile, and you want spares for future repairs. 10% is typical for straight layouts; diagonal or patterned layouts often need 15%.

Can I save or share this calculation?

Yes. Use Copy to copy the result or full example. Share creates a link that puts your chosen values into the URL fragment so another person can reproduce the calculation. Your named saves and recent history stay in your own browser.

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