Tiles laid in a regular grid, edges aligned. Easiest layout, fewest cuts. Standard 10% waste covers cuts at the perimeter.
1/8" Standard for porcelain & ceramic.
Enter your area and tile dimensions above to see how many tiles, boxes, and bags of thinset and grout you need.
Material order
Tiles
0
incl. waste
Boxes
—
enter tiles/box
Thinset
0
50-lb bags
Grout
0
25-lb bags
0 tile spacers +5% loss factor
Straight layout, 10% waste 1 area
Estimates only. This calculator gives you a strong starting point for material orders, but every job has surprises — uneven walls, unsquare rooms, unexpected layout cuts. Always verify against your tile manufacturer's box coverage and your specific bond pattern before purchase. When in doubt, order one extra box; you'll thank yourself when you crack a tile two days into install.
Tile calculator by DIYRated · Reviewed by Jake Morrison, Licensed GC