Tile Calculator: How Many Tiles and Boxes?
Enter area, tile size, waste and box coverage to find how many tiles and boxes to buy.
Boxes needed16
Tiles needed123
Area incl. waste (m²)22
How it is calculated
Area incl. waste = area × (1 + waste). Tiles = area incl. waste ÷ tile area; boxes = area incl. waste ÷ box coverage, rounded up. Use 10–15% waste for diagonal layouts.
Worked example
| Boxes needed | 16 |
| Tiles needed | 123 |
| Area incl. waste (m²) | 22 |
FAQ
How much waste?
5–10% for straight layouts, 10–15% for diagonal or patterned.
Are the results exact?
Results are estimates for information only; check official sources for binding figures.