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Tile Calculator

Enter the length and width of the area being tiled, then enter the face size of one tile. This avoids needing to calculate the square footage first.

Last updated: May 2026

Unit system Switch between U.S. customary and metric units. Your choice is remembered on other calculators.

Tile area and tile size

Measure the surface being tiled. For multiple walls or sections, calculate each separately or enter the combined length/width equivalent if you know it.

Visual guide

Which measurement goes where?

Enter the project area dimensions, then the face size of one tile. Waste covers cuts, breakage, and layout changes.

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ft
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in
Advanced settings
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Increase for diagonal layouts, small rooms, niches, patterns, or fragile tile.

Buying and sizing notes

How to use this estimate

What this includes

  • The required inputs shown on this page
  • common planning assumptions
  • optional advanced adjustments where provided

What it does not include

  • site-specific professional design
  • local code approval
  • manufacturer-specific requirements
  • installation quality

Common mistakes

  • Leaving a required input at the default when your situation is different
  • ignoring product labels or ratings
  • treating the estimate as an exact final answer

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