Tile Calculator
Calculate the number of tiles needed for a room including wastage.
📐 Tiles = (Room Area ÷ Tile Area) × (1 + Wastage%)
The tile calculator estimates the number of tiles required for floors, walls, and backsplashes — accounting for tile size, room dimensions, cut wastage, layout pattern, and the extra tiles needed for repairs later. Over-buying and under-buying tiles are both costly: running short means a second batch that may differ slightly in colour, while excess tiles gather dust unless used for repairs.
📋 How to Use This Calculator
Enter the room dimensions or total area to be tiled. Select your tile size (choose from common sizes or enter custom). Select layout pattern (straight grid, diagonal, herringbone, brick bond). The calculator shows the number of tiles needed, boxes required (based on tiles per box), and waste percentage automatically adjusted for pattern. Cost estimation is included.
💡 Key Facts & Information
Common tile sizes in India: Floor tiles: 600×600mm, 800×800mm, 600×1200mm, 300×300mm. Wall tiles: 300×450mm, 300×600mm. Vitrified tiles: smooth, low-absorption, popular for floors. Ceramic: wall tiles, lower cost. Wastage guidelines: Straight grid layout: 10%. Diagonal (45°): 15–20%. Herringbone or complex patterns: 20–25%. Border tiles: 5–10% additional. Grout joint width: typically 3–5mm for vitrified tiles. Tile adhesive coverage: standard 20kg bag covers 4–5 m². Tile prices (2024): basic ceramic ₹30–80/sq ft; quality vitrified ₹80–200/sq ft; premium marble/granite ₹200–1000/sq ft.