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Tile Calculator

A complete tile job requires tiles plus mortar, grout, and spacers. This calculator handles any tile size from 4×4 to 24×24 inches, accounts for grout joint width in tile count, and estimates 25lb grout bags and 50lb thinset bags. Add waste for cuts — use 10% for straight lay, 20% for diagonal.

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How to Use This Calculator

  1. 1Enter your measurements in the fields above. Use the units shown next to each field (ft, in, etc.).
  2. 2Click Calculate to get your material estimate instantly.
  3. 3Review the highlighted result — it shows the key quantity you need to order.
  4. 4Use Copy Results to save your estimate, or bookmark the URL — your inputs are encoded in the link.

Pro tip: Always add 10% to your material order to account for waste, cuts, and defects.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 12×12 tiles do I need for a 10×8 bathroom?

A 10×8 bathroom is 80 sq ft. At 1 tile per sq ft (12×12 inch), you need 80 tiles plus 10% waste = 88 tiles. Add 4 bags of 25lb grout and 2 bags of 50lb thinset mortar.

How much thinset do I need per square foot?

A 50lb bag of thinset covers about 40–50 sq ft for standard floor tiles with a 3/16-inch notch trowel. Large-format tiles (18×18 and up) need a larger notch and reduce coverage to about 30 sq ft per bag.