Estimate the exact number of tiles and boxes required for your flooring or wall project, including wastage and total cost.
A Tile Calculator is an essential utility for interior design and renovation projects. It helps homeowners and contractors accurately determine the number of tiles, the number of tile boxes, and the total material cost required to cover a specific floor or wall area. Accurately estimating your tile requirements prevents project delays caused by material shortages and avoids unnecessary expenditure on surplus boxes.
Choosing the right tiles can define the look of your home, but buying the correct quantity is where the technical challenge lies. Between measuring the area, accounting for the "Skirting," and factoring in wastage for cuts around corners, it is easy to get the numbers wrong. Our Tile Calculator helps you find the exact number of tiles and boxes needed, whether you are tiling a small bathroom or a whole house.
Remember to measure the skirting separately: Perimeter × Skirting Height.
The first step is finding the Square Footage of your floor (Length x Width). However, you cannot buy the exact area. Tiles need to be cut at the edges of the room, and some might break during installation. For a standard grid layout, always add 10% wastage. If you are using a diagonal pattern or if your room has many corners and pillars, increase this to 15%. Our tool adds this buffer automatically for your safety.
1) Vitrified Tiles: The most popular choice for modern Indian homes. They are durable, come in huge sizes (like 4x2 ft), and have low water absorption. 2) Ceramic Tiles: Better for walls and bathrooms as they are lighter and offer more decorative patterns. 3) Natural Stone: Marble or Granite looks luxury but requires regular polishing and has a higher installation cost. For a budget-friendly but premium look, 'Double Charged' vitrified tiles are the gold standard.
Modern tiling trends favor thin grout lines for a seamless look. To achieve this, you need 'Rectified' tiles and 'Spacers' (usually 2mm to 4mm). The amount of grout you need depends on the tile thickness. For 600x600mm tiles with a 3mm gap, you will typically need 1kg of grout for every 50-60 sq ft. Using Epoxy Grout instead of standard cement grout is recommended for bathrooms as it is 100% waterproof and doesn't turn black over time.
If your old floor is level and firm (like old mosaic or tiles), you can often do Tile-on-Tile installation. This saves you the cost and mess of breaking the old floor. However, this will raise the floor level by about 15-20mm, which might require you to 'trim' the bottom of your doors. Always consult with your contractor about floor levels before buying your tiles based on our estimates.
A 12ft x 10ft room using 2x2ft vitrified tiles.
Tiling a 10ft x 2ft area between cabinets.
Formula: (Room Area / Tile Area) + Wastage. For example, a 100 sq ft room with 2x2 ft tiles (4 sq ft each) needs 25 tiles + buffer.
For a straight pattern, add 10%. For a diagonal or herringbone pattern, add 15-20% due to more complex cuts.
Common sizes include 2x2 ft (600x600mm) and 4x2 ft (1200x600mm) for floors, and 1x1.5 ft for bathroom walls.
Skirting is a border of tiles (usually 4-6 inches high) along the base of the walls. It protects walls from mopping and adds a finished look.
Grout quantity depends on the tile size, thickness, and the gap (spacer) width. Larger gaps and smaller tiles require more grout.
Vitrified tiles are ceramic tiles with very low porosity, making them extremely durable, stain-resistant, and perfect for flooring.
No. Wall tiles are thinner and not designed to bear the weight of furniture or foot traffic. However, you can use floor tiles on the walls.
These are tiles that have been mechanically finished to have perfectly straight edges, allowing for very thin grout lines (1-2mm).
Always keep 1-2 boxes of the same batch. If a tile breaks years later, it is almost impossible to find the exact color match in a newer batch.
It varies by size. For 2x2 ft tiles, a box usually contains 4 tiles (16 sq ft).