Tile Calculator

Calculate how many tiles, adhesive, and grout you need for floors or walls.

Part of:Flooring hub
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How to Use This Calculator

How to Use

  1. Enter the area to be tiled (length × width).
  2. Enter the tile dimensions.
  3. Adjust grout width and waste percentage.

Tips

  • Standard grout joints are 2-3 mm for wall tiles and 3-5 mm for floor tiles.
  • Diagonal patterns need 15% waste; complex patterns up to 20%.

Common Questions

How many tiles per square metre?

It depends on tile size. For 300×300 mm tiles, you need about 11 per m². For 600×600 mm, about 3 per m².

How much waste should I allow?

10% for straight layouts, 15% for diagonal, and up to 20% for L-shaped rooms or complex patterns.

How much tile adhesive do I need?

Roughly 4-5 kg per square metre for standard tiles, or 1 lb per square foot.

Where should I start when tiling a wall or floor?

Find the centre of the area and set out from there so cut tiles fall evenly at the edges. On walls, work up from a level batten on the lowest full row; on floors, dry-lay a row first to check the layout.

What size tile spacers should I use?

Use 2–3 mm spacers for wall tiles and 3–5 mm for floor tiles. Large-format and rectified tiles can take narrower joints, while rustic or handmade tiles usually need wider ones.

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