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Tile calculator

How many tiles and boxes you need for a floor or wall, with grout gaps and spare tiles.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Tile calculator

Find how many tiles and boxes cover a floor or wall from the area and the tile size, including grout gaps. Divide the area by one tile's area and round up. Buy around 10 percent extra for cuts and breakage, and keep spares because tile colors vary between production batches.

How to use Tile calculator

  1. Enter the area length and width.
  2. Enter the tile size and the grout gap.
  3. Read the tiles and boxes to buy, including spares.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

How many 60 by 60 cm tiles per square metre?

About 2.8 tiles per square metre, because each tile covers 0.36 square metres. Round up and add spares.

How many spare tiles should I buy?

Many people add about 10 percent for cuts and breakage. Keep extra from the same batch in case you need repairs later.

Does the grout gap change the count?

Slightly. A wider gap means fewer tiles for the same area, so enter the gap you plan to use.

Is Tile calculator free?

Yes. Tile calculator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put Tile calculator on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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