Calculate tile cost from area, tile size, price per tile and labor — see tiles needed, material and total.
Calculate tile cost from area, tile size, price per tile and labor — see tiles needed, material and total.
Enter values above and click Calculate — results will appear here with the formula explained.
Tiles needed is area divided by tile area (in sq ft) times waste. Add grout and cuts — 10% waste for straight, 15% for diagonal.
Labor $4-8 per sq ft for tile, more for large format or pattern. Price per tile varies $1-10.
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Tiles needed is area divided by tile area (in sq ft) times waste. Add grout and cuts — 10% waste for straight, 15% for diagonal. Formula: Tiles = area / (tileW*tileH/144) * (1+waste); Total = tiles*price + labor
Tile Cost Calculator: Calculate tile cost from area, tile size, price per tile and labor — see tiles needed, material and total. Formula: Tiles = area / (tileW*tileH/144) * (1+waste). Example: With 200 sq ft, 12x12 tile (1 sq ft), $3.
Calculate tile cost from area, tile size, price per tile and labor — see tiles needed, material and total. Formula: Tiles = area / (tileW*tileH/144) * (1+waste); Total = tiles*price + labor
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Area (sq ft) | e.g. 200 |
| Tile width (inches) | e.g. 12 |
| Tile height (inches) | e.g. 12 |
| Price per tile ($) | e.g. 3.50 |
| Waste % (%) | e.g. 10 |
All fields use the exact formulas shown below — results include step-by-step breakdowns you can verify by hand.
Tiles needed is area divided by tile area (in sq ft) times waste. Add grout and cuts — 10% waste for straight, 15% for diagonal.
Labor $4-8 per sq ft for tile, more for large format or pattern. Price per tile varies $1-10.
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With 200 sq ft, 12x12 tile (1 sq ft), $3.50/tile, 10% waste: 220 tiles, material $770, plus labor $1,000 = $1,770.
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