Tile Layout Calculator
Plan a rectangular tile layout with grout joints, full rows and columns, edge cuts, waste-adjusted tile quantity, boxes and purchase cost.
Default project preview
68 tiles
Full boxes
9
Layout tiles
60
Perimeter cut positions
28
Purchased tiles
72
Calculator
Build the material order
Your order will appear here
Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.
Methodology
Transparent calculation
BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.
Columns = round up ((room length + joint) ÷ (tile length + joint)). Rows use the same method. Tile order applies the waste allowance and boxes round up.
FAQ
Tile Layout Calculator questions
Why can layout tiles exceed area-based tiles?+
Rows and columns include edge cuts, while pure area assumes offcuts can always be reused perfectly.
Does grout-joint width change the number of tiles?+
It can change the number of rows or columns when the room dimension is close to a full repeated module.
Does this support diagonal or herringbone layouts?+
No. Those patterns usually need more waste and a project-specific layout.