Tile Calculator

Calculate how many tiles you need for a floor, including a wastage allowance.

Calculate

Enter your values below.

e.g. a 60x60cm tile = 0.36 m²

Result

Tiles needed
0

Formula used

Tiles needed = ⌈(Floor area ÷ Tile area) × (1 + Wastage%)⌉

Example: 40 m² floor, 0.36 m² tiles, 10% wastage → 112 tiles.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter Floor area (m²), Area per tile (m²), Wastage allowance (%).
  2. Press Calculate to see your result instantly.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why add a wastage allowance?

To account for cutting, breakage, and pattern matching, which typically waste some tiles.

What wastage percentage should I use?

10% is common for straight layouts; diagonal or complex patterns often need 15% or more.

Is the result rounded up?

Yes, always rounded up to the next whole tile, since you can't buy a fraction of a tile.

How do I find my tile's area?

Multiply the tile's length by its width, in the same units as your floor area.