What is this calculator?
Estimate whole tiles required for an area.
What can you use it for?
Use it for practical planning, conversions, measurement or checking the result described here. Estimate whole tiles required for an area.
How to use it
- Enter area to cover (m²).
- Enter tile length (cm).
- Enter tile width (cm).
- Enter waste allowance (%).
- Select Calculate (or Generate for random tools).
- Read the answer and any additional results below the form. Check the units and the limits of the method.
Formula and method
The formula uses the units and definitions shown above. Each input is substituted before the arithmetic is evaluated; the calculated output is rounded for display.
Worked example
Area to cover (m²): 20, Tile length (cm): 60, Tile width (cm): 60, Waste allowance (%): 10. The result is 62 tiles (result).
Assumptions and limits
Does not model grout joints or complex cut patterns.
Frequently asked questions
What inputs does the Tile Calculator need?
Use area to cover (m²), tile length (cm), tile width (cm), waste allowance (%). Read the answer and any additional results below the form. Check the units and the limits of the method.
What assumptions apply to the Tile Calculator?
Does not model grout joints or complex cut patterns.