Construction & estimating · Masonry & finishes
Tiling calculator
Tiles, boxes, adhesive and grout for a floor or wall.
Standard: Tile count + adhesive + grout
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Inputs in the worked example
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| Input | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 32 | m² |
| Tile length | 600 | mm |
| Tile width | 300 | mm |
| Waste / cuts | 10 | % |
| Tiles per box | 8 | |
| Joint width | 3 | mm |
| Joint depth | 8 | mm |
| Adhesive | 5 | kg/m² |
| Box price | 58 | $ |
| Adhesive bag (20 kg) | 32 | $ |
| Labour | 70 | $/m² |
Worked example — results
| Result | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tiles | 196 | |
| Boxes | 25 | |
| Adhesive | 160 kg (8 bags) | |
| Grout | 6.1 | kg |
| Total | $3,946 |
Method, formulas and assumptions
- Tiles = area / tile area × (1 + waste)
- Grout kg ≈ A·(L + W)/(L·W)·joint·depth·1.6
- Rates are example inputs only. Replace them with current supplier quotes and local labour rates.
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