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Tile Calculator
Estimate whole tiles for a rectangular surface, including waste.
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How to calculate
Tiles = surface area ÷ tile area × (1 + waste rate), rounded up.
Worked example
A 4 m by 3 m surface using 60 cm square tiles needs 37 tiles with 10% waste.
What to keep in mind
Pattern matching, grout width, obstacles and tiles per box are not included.
Results display up to 8 decimal places; exported numbers preserve calculation precision. This is a calculation summary, not an official certificate.