Tile Calculator — Measure, Cost, and Quote in Minutes

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Sarmad

8/14/20252 min read

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🧮 Tile Calculator — Measure, Cost, and Quote in Minutes

Tiling a room shouldn’t feel like solving a math exam. Whether you’re sprucing up a kitchen wall, re-doing a bathroom floor, or working on a big outdoor project, our Tile Calculator takes the guesswork out of the job.

✨ What This Tool Does

This free, online tile calculator instantly works out:

  • Exact area to be tiled (after doors, windows, and other openings are deducted)

  • Boxes of tiles you’ll need, based on your tile size or coverage per box

  • Adhesive bags and grout bottles required

  • Total cost — including tiles, adhesive, grout, labor, and tax (if you want)

And yes — you can print a professional PDF quote in seconds. Handy for homeowners and builders.

🛠 How It Works (Step-by-Step)

  1. Choose the surface type — Wall, Floor, or Outdoor.

  2. Pick your unit — meters or feet (we do the conversion).

  3. Enter your dimensions — add as many walls or floors as you like.

  4. Add openings/exclusions — doors, windows, or spaces that won’t be tiled.

  5. Enter material details — tile coverage per box, adhesive coverage per bag, grout coverage per bottle.

  6. Click Calculate — see your total area, materials needed, and estimated costs.

  7. Download or print your quote — perfect for project files or sharing with a client.

👥 Who Can Use It

  • Homeowners — Avoid overbuying and keep your budget on track.

  • Contractors & Builders — Impress clients with instant, accurate estimates.

  • Interior Designers — Plan layouts and materials before ordering.

  • Tile Retailers — Help customers choose the right quantity right in your store.

⭐ Key Features You’ll Love

  • Add multiple walls, floors, or outdoor areas

  • Automatic deduction for openings

  • Works with meters or feet

  • Calculates tiles, adhesive, grout quantities automatically

  • Adjustable waste percentage for cutting and patterns

  • Instant costing with currency & tax options

  • Printable PDF quotes with your company details

📚 Explanation of Outputs

Here’s what each result means, in plain English:

  • Total Area — The size you’ll tile after we subtract openings.

  • Waste % — Extra material to allow for cutting and tricky patterns.

  • Boxes of Tiles — Number of boxes you’ll need, based on coverage per box.

  • Adhesive Bags — Bags needed to stick the tiles down.

  • Grout Bottles — Bottles to fill the gaps between tiles.

  • Total Cost — Tile cost + adhesive + grout + any labor/tax you add.

📎 Try It Now

Skip the math, save your time, and get accurate results the first time.
👉 Open the Tile Calculator and start your project today.

❓ FAQ

Q: How much waste should I allow?
A: For straight layouts, 5–8% is enough. For diagonal patterns or complex cuts, 10–15% is safer.

Q: Can I use this for outdoor tiling?
A: Yes! Just select Outdoor mode — the calculator will include slope/perimeter adjustments.

Q: Do I have to create an account?
A: Nope. It’s 100% free and no login is required.