Tile Calculator

Calculating the number of tiles needed per square meter is essential for any tiling project to ensure you purchase enough materials without waste. This guide provides a straightforward method to estimate your requirements.

Tile Calculator

Materials
Cuts, breakage
Tiles needed (incl. waste)
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Boxes to buy
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Rounded up
Tile area coverage
— m² per tile
Formula: tiles = (area ÷ tile_area) × (1 + waste%). See Disclaimer.

How the estimate works

To determine how many tiles are required per square meter, first measure the length and width of the area in meters. Multiply these dimensions to find the total area in square meters. Next, consider the size of each tile. Measure its length and width, then multiply them to calculate the area covered by a single tile. Divide 1 square meter (10,000 cm²) by the area of one tile to estimate how many tiles fit into this space. Remember to account for cuts and waste.

How to reduce the cost

FAQ

Measure the length and width of your room in meters, then multiply these dimensions to get the total area.

For irregular shapes, break down the space into simpler geometric shapes like rectangles or squares. Calculate each section separately, then sum them up.

Yes, always purchase 10-20% more than your calculation to account for cuts and any damaged tiles.

For a general-purpose tool, see: /appliance-electricity-cost-calculator