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Flooring & Tile

Tile Count Calculator

Estimate tile pieces and boxes for floors and walls.

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Educational US estimate only. Not engineering, structural, code, or professional construction advice. Mix designs, codes, and local conditions vary — verify with licensed professionals and your building department.

Estimator methodology

BuildToolsHub takeoffs separate net measured quantities from ordered quantities. Ordered qty = net × condition-based waste, then rounded for plant or package sizes (e.g. ready-mix to the nearest 0.5 yd³).

  • Concrete bags: Quikrete / SAKRETE published yields (80 lb ≈ 0.60 ft³). Ready-mix contingencies follow ASTM C94 purchaser practice.
  • Rebar: CRSI published lb/ft tables; optional lap allowance ≈ 40× bar diameter (confirm with drawings).
  • Roofing: NRCA squares (100 ft²); pitch factor √(1+(rise/12)²); ~3 bundles/square for standard shingles.
  • Aggregates / fill: ASTM C29-style densities; swell/compaction allowances for haul and place volumes.
  • Masonry: BIA / NCMA common unit factors (e.g. ~1.125 CMU/ft² for 8×16 face).

Use the Order tab for a supplier call sheet and the Assumptions panel for the exact factors applied to this run.

Why use Tile Count Calculator

Convert surface area into tile pieces and boxes using tile module size and waste.

Large-format tiles and intricate layouts increase cut waste significantly.

How to use

  1. Enter job dimensions. Pick a pour/layout condition to set industry waste %, or choose Custom.
  2. Review Net vs Order on the Summary tab — order the rounded quantity, not net alone.
  3. Open the Order tab for a supplier checklist, then print, export CSV, or share the link.

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About Tile Count Calculator

How much waste for tile?

5–10% for simple layouts; 15%+ for diagonals or busy patterns.

Do grout joints change count?

Slightly—effective coverage includes joint width.

Wall vs floor tile?

Math is similar; product rating and thinset differ.

Is this professional engineering advice?

No. Educational estimates only. Verify with a licensed professional and local codes.

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