Estimate tile area, number of tiles needed, boxes needed, and extra material for floors, walls, backsplashes, showers, patios, and other tile projects.
Tile formula:
Total project area ÷ tile face area = tiles needed
Box formula:
Adjusted tile count ÷ tiles per box = boxes needed
This calculator estimates tile count, adjusted count with waste, and approximate number of boxes required.
Knowing how much tile you need helps when planning floors, walls, backsplashes, and showers, so you can order enough material and avoid delays during installation.
Extra tile is often useful for cuts, edge pieces, breakage, and future repairs.
Your result shows the estimated number of tiles needed based on the total project area, tile dimensions, and waste percentage entered. It also includes an approximate number of boxes based on the tiles per box entered.
Actual tile needs can vary by layout pattern, room shape, border cuts, and product calibration. Always compare the estimate with the tile manufacturer’s packaging details before ordering.
Divide the total project area by the face area of one tile, then add extra material for waste, cuts, and breakage.
Many projects use 5% to 10% extra for straight layouts and more for diagonal or patterned installations.
Yes. Smaller tiles cover less area individually, so more pieces are needed to cover the same space.
Yes. This calculator works for floor tile, wall tile, backsplashes, showers, patios, and most other tile projects.