Use this tiles calculator to estimate how many tiles you need for a floor or wall. It is ideal for tilers, builders, contractors and DIY users in the UK.
Tiles Calculator
Tiles Calculator
Results
Total Area: 0.00 m²
Tile Area: 0.000 m²
Tiles Needed: 0
Tiles Needed with Waste: 0
Boxes Needed: 0
How to Use This Tiles Calculator UK
Enter the area length and width in metres, then enter the tile dimensions in millimetres. Add a waste allowance and the box coverage if you want to estimate how many boxes you need. The calculator will show the total area, tiles needed and boxes required.
How Many Tiles Do I Need?
The number of tiles you need depends on:
- the total area to be tiled
- the size of each tile
- the waste allowance
- the box coverage
The basic formula is:
- Total Area = Length × Width
- Tile Area = Tile Length × Tile Width
- Tiles Needed = Total Area ÷ Tile Area
This tiles calculator works it out instantly so you can order more accurately and avoid delays.
Example Tiles Calculation
For an area that is:
- 4 metres long
- 3 metres wide
- tile size 600mm × 300mm
- 10% waste allowance
- 1.44m² box coverage
The calculation is:
- Total Area = 12.00m²
- Tile Area = 0.180m²
- Tiles Needed = 67
- Tiles Needed with Waste = 74
- Boxes Needed = 10
Why Use a Tiles Calculator?
Using a tiles calculator helps you:
- estimate quantities more accurately
- reduce over-ordering
- avoid running short
- plan tiling jobs more efficiently
- improve cost estimates
It is useful for bathrooms, kitchens, floors, walls and general tiling work.
Tile Waste Allowance
A waste allowance is important because tiles often need cutting around edges, corners, fittings and awkward spaces.
A typical waste allowance is:
- 5% for simple layouts
- 10% for most jobs
- 15% or more for diagonal or complicated patterns
Who Should Use This Tiles Calculator?
This tiles calculator is useful for:
- tilers
- builders
- contractors
- bathroom fitters
- kitchen installers
- DIY users
It gives a quick and practical estimate for common UK tiling projects.
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