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Work out exactly how much tile to buy for a floor or wall — tiles, boxes, thinset, and grout — for any tile size and layout. Includes a layout/waste comparison and a downloadable PDF material list.
Thinset and grout coverage vary with trowel size, joint width, and technique. Always buy a little extra and keep a spare box for future repairs. For planning purposes only.
Tile Project
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Area to Tile
ft
×
ft
sq ft
sq ft
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Tile & Layout
in
×
in
in
1/16" = 0.0625 | 1/8" = 0.125 | 3/16" = 0.1875 | 1/4" = 0.25sq ft
Check the box label — boxes vary by tile size
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Materials & Cost
10%
Straight ~10%, diagonal ~15%, herringbone ~20%+ for cuts$/ sq ft
Retail ceramic/porcelain often $2 - $8 per sq ft$/ bag
50 lb bag; coverage varies with tile size & trowel$/ bag
25 lb bag; usage depends on joint width & tile size
Tile Estimate
Tiles Needed
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Enter your project to begin
Tiles (with waste)
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Boxes Needed
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Sq Ft to Buy
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Full Cost Breakdown
Area to tile —
Tile —
Thinset mortar —
Grout —
TOTAL ESTIMATE—
Total cost / sq ft
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Thinset Bags (50 lb)
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Grout Bags (25 lb)
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Cost Breakdown Chart
Estimated cost by category ($)
Layout & Waste Comparison — Your Area
| Layout | Waste | Tiles | Boxes | Tile Cost |
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For your 120 sq ft area with 12×12 tile. Fancier patterns waste more on cuts.