Building tool
Tile Calculator with Waste
Calculate tile area, piece count, boxes, and a realistic waste allowance.
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- Area
- 120 sq ft
- Area with waste
- 134.4 sq ft
- Individual tiles
- 68
- Boxes
- 9
Diagonal layouts, complex cuts, breakage, and future repair stock may justify a larger waste allowance.
How to use this tile calculator with waste
- Measure the project, enter the dimensions in the units shown, and add the waste, spacing, coverage, or material settings that apply.
- Review the calculated totals, units, and assumptions. Check the inputs and units before relying on the result.
- Change one input at a time to compare another case, then copy or save the result you plan to use.
About this tile calculator with waste
Use the Tile Calculator with Waste to calculate tile area, piece count, boxes, and a realistic waste allowance. Change the inputs to compare another result.
You can also use it to compare results after changing one input.
Example
Measure a 12-by-10-foot surface, enter the tile dimensions, and add a waste allowance for cuts and breakage.
Common uses
- → calculate tile area, piece count, boxes, and a realistic waste allowance
- → compare results after changing one input
- → save an estimate for planning or comparison