Floor Tile Calculator
Calculate how many floor tiles you need based on room dimensions and tile size.
Floor Tile Results
Wall & Shower Tile Calculator
Calculate tiles for bathroom walls, shower surrounds and backsplashes.
Wall Tile Results
Grout Calculator
Calculate how much grout you need based on tile and joint size.
Grout Estimate
Tile Installation Cost Calculator
Estimate total tile project costs including materials, labor and supplies.
Tile Cost Estimate
Tile Size Reference
| Tile Size | Sq Ft / Tile | Tiles / Sq Ft | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1×1" Mosaic | 0.007 | 144 | Accent walls, shower floors |
| 2×2" Mosaic | 0.028 | 36 | Shower floors, backsplash |
| 3×6" Subway | 0.125 | 8 | Backsplash, shower walls |
| 4×4" | 0.111 | 9 | Backsplash, accents |
| 6×6" | 0.25 | 4 | Walls, small floors |
| 12×12" | 1.0 | 1 | Floors, walls |
| 12×24" | 2.0 | 0.5 | Floors, feature walls |
| 18×18" | 2.25 | 0.44 | Large floors |
| 24×24" | 4.0 | 0.25 | Open plan floors |
| 6×24" Plank | 1.0 | 1 | Wood-look floors |
| 8×48" Plank | 2.67 | 0.375 | Wood-look floors |
Tile Material Comparison
| Material | Cost/sqft | Durability | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic | $1-$5 | Good | Walls, light-traffic floors |
| Porcelain | $3-$10 | Excellent | Floors, outdoor, showers |
| Natural Stone | $5-$20 | Very Good | Premium floors, counters |
| Glass Mosaic | $7-$30 | Good | Backsplash, accent walls |
| Cement Tile | $8-$15 | Good | Decorative floors, patios |
| Luxury Vinyl (LVT) | $2-$7 | Good | Budget floors, DIY |
How to Calculate Tiles Needed
Our tile calculator determines the exact number of tiles for any project. For floor tiles: measure room length × width in feet to get square footage. Divide by tile area (e.g., 12×12" tile = 1 sqft). Add 10-15% for waste. For a 12×10ft room with 12×12" tiles: 120 sqft ÷ 1 = 120 tiles + 12 waste = 132 tiles.
Shower Tile Calculator
For shower tiles, calculate each wall separately: wall height × wall width. A standard 3×5ft shower with 8ft ceiling: back wall (5×8=40) + two side walls (3×8×2=48) = 88 sqft. Add shower floor if tiling. Subtract the showerhead wall window if applicable. Use 15% waste for wall tiles.
How to Calculate Square Footage for Tile
Convert tile dimensions from inches to feet (divide by 12). For 12×24" tile: (12÷12) × (24÷12) = 1 × 2 = 2 sqft per tile. For 3×6" subway tile: 0.25 × 0.5 = 0.125 sqft per tile (8 tiles per sqft). Our tile square footage calculator handles all conversions automatically.