Tile Calculator

Estimates the number of tiles needed to cover a room.

Lilu Baba's Tile Calculator estimates how many tiles you'll need to cover a room, including a wastage allowance for cutting.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the room's length and width.
  2. Enter your tile size.
  3. Add a wastage allowance for cutting — estimated tiles needed update instantly.
Estimated Tiles Needed —

Tile Calculator — frequently asked questions

10% is a common default; larger tiles, complex layouts (like diagonal patterns), or irregular rooms may need 15% or more.

No — this is a straightforward area-based estimate; unusual layouts like herringbone or diagonal patterns typically need extra wastage.