Built for a fast architecture workflow
- Area to cover in m²
- Tile width and height in mm
- Adjustable waste percentage
- Total tile count rounded up
- Area including waste
Tile Calculator With Waste Allowance
Estimate tile count from the surface area, tile size and a waste allowance for cuts and breakage.
How to use it in practice
For 20 m² using 600 × 600 mm tiles with 10% waste, the calculator allows for 22 m² and rounds the required tile count up to the next whole tile.
How to use Tile Calculator With Waste Allowance
- 1
Enter the total area to tile.
- 2
Enter the tile width and height in millimetres.
- 3
Choose a waste percentage appropriate to the layout and cutting pattern.
- 4
Calculate to get the rounded-up tile quantity and area including waste.
Common questions
Why is the tile count rounded up?
You cannot normally order a fraction of an individual tile, so the calculator rounds the result upward.
What waste percentage should I use?
It varies with tile size, room geometry, pattern, cuts and ordering constraints. Use a project-specific allowance.
Can I use it for wall tiles?
Yes. Enter the wall surface area rather than floor area.
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