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How many tiles
will you need?

Enter your room and tile size, add a waste allowance for cuts, and get the exact number of tiles and full boxes to buy.

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Free tile calculator — tiles, boxes and waste

A tile calculator tells you exactly how many tiles you need so you don't run short mid-job or over-buy. The method is simple: work out the area to cover (room width × length), divide by the area of one tile, then add a waste allowance for cuts, breakages and future repairs. This tool also groups the tiles into full boxes, since tiles are sold by the box.

How much waste to add

Add 10% for a standard straight layout, 15% for diagonal or patterned layouts, and a little more for small or awkward rooms with many cut edges. Keeping a few spare tiles from the same batch is wise — dye lots vary, so a later-bought replacement may not match.

How many tiles do I need?
Area to cover ÷ area of one tile, plus a waste %. This tool also converts to boxes.
What waste % should I use?
10% straight, 15% diagonal/patterned, more for small rooms with lots of cuts.

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