How much extra tile should I order?

Order 10% extra for straight layouts, 15% for diagonal or large-format tile — you'll need it for cuts and future repairs.

Do I need to back-butter large tile?

Yes for any tile 12 inches or bigger — it prevents hollow spots and cracked tiles.

Tile & Grout Estimator — Guided Tile Calculator

What size tile?

Pick the tile you're laying — the math adjusts.

12 × 12 in tiles 1 ft² each — the classic floor tile 12 × 24 in tiles 2 ft² each — big format, fewer grout lines 6 × 6 in tiles 0.25 ft² each — small tile, more cuts

Tell me about the floor

Measure the area you're tiling, wall to wall.

Length (ft)

Width (ft)

How are you laying it?

Diagonal looks sharp but eats more tile in cuts.

Straight lay Grid pattern — 10% waste for cuts Diagonal 45° pattern — 15% waste for cuts

Your tile count

Buy this many tiles

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Exact tiles: –
With waste: –
Thinset (50-lb): –
Grout (25-lb): –

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Est. project cost (optional)

Price per tile ($)

Labor hours

Labor rate ($/hr)

Save to job log (optional)

File this estimate under a job name or PO to track what to order. Leave blank to file under "General".