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Tile Calculator

Floor and wall tile estimates with layout-pattern waste, thinset, grout, sealant, and a ballpark cost built in.

Quick presets

Start from a typical North American scenario, then tune the job-specific inputs.

Inputs

Surface geometry

Surface Length (ft) Type it the way you measured it - 16' 6" or 16.5 both work. Surface Width (ft)

Tile settings

Tile Size Pick a common size, or choose Custom size to enter exact tile dimensions below. Tile Length (in) Use the nominal face length from the carton or product page. Tile Width (in) Use the nominal face width from the carton or product page. A 12 x 24 tile should be entered as 24 length and 12 width. Grout Joint (in) Used for grout planning profile selection; verify final joint width against the selected tile and grout. Surface Type Floor mode stays focused on field tile plus underlayment; wall mode can carry backer and waterproofing allowances. Layout Pattern Diagonal and herringbone layouts raise cut waste and layout labor in the field.

Substrate scope

Floor Underlayment Uncoupling membrane suits plywood subfloors or slabs with minor cracks; cement board underlayment suits new subfloor builds or added durability in wet areas; skip both over an already flat, sound floor.

Advanced settings

Waste Factor (%) Straight lay can often stay near the default, while diagonal and herringbone layouts usually need more cut allowance. Openings / Fixtures to Subtract (sq ft) Subtracts door/window openings, tubs, islands, or other fixtures from the tiled area before waste is applied.

Regional settings

State / Pricing Region Selecting a state adjusts material prices by a state-level cost index, not by store listings in your city. States without an index keep the national baseline, and the estimate says so.

Use this finish takeoff after substrate, wet-area path, and layout pattern are already decided.

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2D plan

Schematic quantity basis

2D and 3D previews are schematic. Drag to orbit, and scroll or pinch to zoom when 3D is open.

3D assembly

Optional 3D check

3D is optional here. Use it to sanity-check the base profile after the 2D quantity path is clear.

Surface area 120 sq ft

Tile size 12 in x 12 in

Grout joint 1/8 in

Waste allowance used 10%

Layout pattern Straight lay

Tile count 132

Thinset bags 2

Grout bags 2

Plan details & review

Planning assumptions

Included scope: Floor tile, Wall tile.

Planning assumptions · 4

Tile count assumes a straight lay installation pattern with no border band, medallion, stair detailing, or specialty trim package.
Thinset is the cement-based adhesive that bonds tile to the substrate. Thinset and grout bag counts use generic manufacturer coverage rates and should be checked against the selected trowel, joint width, and actual tile body.
Floor mode does not include self-leveler, crack-isolation edge treatment, or movement-joint accessories outside the selected underlayment scope.
The BOM rounds packaged materials to whole purchase units such as gallons, bags, boxes, buckets, rolls, cartons, tubes, jars, bundles, or kits, so bought quantity can exceed the exact theoretical coverage shown by the area metrics.

Not included / Trade review

2 total scope notes to read before ordering or contractor handoff.

How pricing works

Schematic floor tile coverage for a straight lay layout with no underlayment modeled. Movement joints and cuts around cabinets or tubs still remain outside this calculator.

Material estimate for the quantities in this plan.

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Material list

Your build list

Each line shows a purchase quantity, a coverage amount, or a planning allowance - the line says which. Check pack sizes and your site conditions before you order.

Material	Assembly	Unit	Qty	Unit price	Total	Source
Floor tile Calculator default	floor tile	sq ft	132	$2.17	$286.44	Home Depot Estimate-only Price source: Retailer pricePrice as of: 06/05/2026 — price may have changed - verify before orderingRetailer: Home Depot
Quantity basis The visible row quantity is an installed or coverage basis, not a package count. Convert it to supplier pack sizes. Qty: 132 Quantity type: Installed / coverage quantity Installed / coverage quantity: 132 Coverage: Waste-adjusted tile coverage Waste factor: 10%
Thinset mortar Calculator default	floor tile	bag	2	$17.98	$35.96	Home Depot Shopping-ready Price source: Retailer pricePrice as of: 08/09/2026Retailer: Home Depot
Quantity basis The visible row quantity is a purchase or ordering quantity. Qty: 2 Quantity type: Purchase quantity Purchase quantity: 2 Coverage: Coverage based on tile area Waste factor: 5%
Tile grout Calculator default	floor tile	bag	2	$19.48	$38.96	Home Depot Shopping-ready Price source: Retailer pricePrice as of: 06/05/2026 — price may have changed - verify before orderingRetailer: Home Depot
Quantity basis The visible row quantity is a purchase or ordering quantity. Qty: 2 Quantity type: Purchase quantity Purchase quantity: 2 Coverage: Coverage based on tile area Waste factor: 5%

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Estimated materials total$361.36

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Current takeoff: 132 floor tiles, 2 thinset bags, and 2 grout bags for 120 sq ft. Use this finish takeoff after substrate, wet-area path, and layout pattern are already decided.

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