Tile Calculator

Calculate your tile needs easily using this tool. before calculating, please read useful details below

Tile project calculator

Choose a tile, enter your measurements and see the area, boxes, pallets and container share instantly.


    What are you tiling?


    Measurement unit


    Material you need

    Boxes (cartons)–Enter your measurements
    Pallets / frames– 
    Container share– 

    Net area
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    Wastage allowance
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    Area to order
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    Box coverage
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    Surplus after tiling
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    How this is calculated
    • Area: floor = length × width. Room walls = 2 × (length + width) × height. Single wall = length × height. Doors and windows are deducted from wall areas.
    • Boxes: area including wastage ÷ m² per box, always rounded up to full boxes.
    • Wastage: 5% suits straight lay in simple rooms, 10% for diagonal lay or large formats, 15% for herringbone, mosaic or rooms with many cuts.
    • Pallets and containers: based on Ncraze’s standard export packing plan. Actual loading may vary with the shipping line and port weight limits.
    • Tip: order all boxes together so shade and size match, and keep one spare box for future repairs.

    📌 Quick Take: Sizing Up Your Tile Order

    • Calculate the Net Surface: Measure only the actual surface being tiled, not the entire perimeter or room footprint.
    • Standardize Units: Avoid mixing units. Note that a nominal 600×600 mm tile is not exactly 2×2 ft (it measures 3.875 sq. ft., not 4.0 sq. ft.).
    • Rely on Verified Carton Specs: Calculate total boxes based strictly on the manufacturer’s verified packaging coverage (sq. ft. or sq. m. per carton).
    • Account for Cutting Wastage: Wastage is an intentional planning allowance (typically 5%–15%) based on tile size, layout, and room cuts—never treat it as an afterthought.
    • Always Round Up: Retailers and manufacturers do not sell loose fractional pieces; your total order must be rounded up to the nearest whole box.

    Ordering tiles for a home renovation or commercial build is rarely as simple as dividing total room area by nominal tile size. Small rounding oversights, complex layout angles, and mismatching unit conversions often leave project owners stranded mid-installation with missing tiles—or stuck with non-returnable surplus cartons.

    To guarantee a smooth, accurate installation, follow this comprehensive 5-step guide to calculating precise tile quantities, accounting for layout wastage, and determining exact box requirements.

    STAGE 1 Actual Tiled Area Net wall & floor (m² / sq ft) STAGE 2 Exact Dimensions Convert mm to ft / m STAGE 3 Wastage % Layout & cut allowance STAGE 4 Full Box Order Round up to whole cartons

    Figure 1: The standard 4-stage tile estimation framework.

    Step 1: Measure the Exact Surface You Will Actually Tile

    Never rely on general floor plans or gross square footage. You must calculate the net area slated for tiling:

    • Floors & Walls Must Be Separated: Floors and walls utilize different tile thickness ratings, slip resistance factors, and package coverage. Always keep separate worksheets.
    • Measure Each Wall Individually: Multiply Width × Tiled Height for each individual section instead of estimating room perimeters as one block.
    • Deduct Large Openings: Subtract full openings (standard doors, full-length windows, vanity recesses, bathtubs) from the total square footage. For small access panels or windows under 0.5 sq. m., many tilers prefer leaving them un-deducted to naturally cover corner waste.

    Step 2: Normalize Units & Avoid Nominal Metric Assumptions

    One of the most frequent material shortfalls in tiling happens when contractors confuse metric factory sizing with imperial approximations:

    Factory Metric SizeCommon Market SlangTrue Area per TileDiscrepancy / Risk
    600 × 600 mm“2 × 2 Feet”3.875 sq. ft.Assuming 4.0 sq. ft. leads to a ~3.2% material shortage.
    600 × 1200 mm“2 × 4 Feet”7.750 sq. ft.Assuming 8.0 sq. ft. creates an immediate shortfall.
    300 × 600 mm“1 × 2 Feet”1.937 sq. ft.Fails to account for 2.0 sq. ft. imperial estimates.
    800 × 1600 mm“Slab / GVT”13.778 sq. ft.Requires accurate packaging sheet verification.

    Step 3: Factor in Laying Patterns and Wastage Percentages

    Wastage isn’t just about cracked or broken tiles—it represents edge-trimming, perimeter cuts, corner shaping, and pattern alignment. Your installation design directly dictates how much excess material is required.

    Recommended Wastage Allowance by Layout Straight Stack / Grid 5% – 7% Running Bond / Offset (33%) 8% – 10% Diagonal / 45° Diamond 12% – 15% Herringbone / Chevron Planks 15% – 20%

    Figure 2: Percentage surplus required across popular laying patterns.

    Step 4: Check Real Carton Packaging Coverage

    Tiles are packed according to standard weight constraints (typically keeping box weight between 25 kg and 32 kg for safe transport). Because of this, box coverage values vary by thickness, series, and body type.

    Always inspect the manufacturer’s technical packing chart. Common packaging coverage standards from Morbi factories include:

    • 600 × 600 mm (Vitrified): Usually packed 4 pieces per carton = 1.44 m² (~15.5 sq. ft.).
    • 600 × 1200 mm (GVT / PGVT): Usually packed 2 pieces per carton = 1.44 m² (~15.5 sq. ft.).
    • 800 × 1600 mm (Large Slabs): Usually packed 2 pieces per carton = 2.56 m² (~27.55 sq. ft.).
    • 300 × 600 mm (Ceramic Wall): Usually packed 5 to 6 pieces per carton (~0.90 to 1.08 m²).

    Step 5: Apply the Master Calculation Formula

    To compute the total boxes you need to purchase, execute this three-step formula:

    Calculation Formula:

    1. Adjusted Net Area = Measured Area × (1 + Wastage %)

    2. Raw Boxes = Adjusted Net Area ÷ Coverage Per Carton

    3. Final Order Quantity = CEIL(Raw Boxes) [Round UP to whole number]

    Practical Calculation Example

    Room Details: Living room floor measuring 16 ft × 14 ft = 224 sq. ft.

    Tile Type: 600 × 1200 mm Vitrified GVT (15.5 sq. ft. per box coverage).

    Pattern: 33% Offset Running Bond (10% chosen wastage allowance).

    • Step 1: Adjusted Area = 224 × 1.10 = 246.4 sq. ft.

    • Step 2: Raw Boxes Needed = 246.4 ÷ 15.5 = 15.89 boxes

    • Final Order: Round 15.89 up to 16 Full Boxes (giving you 248 sq. ft. of total purchased coverage).

    Why You Must Keep 1–2 Extra Cartons in Reserve

    Beyond cutting wastage, reserving 1 to 2 spare unopened cartons after the installation finishes is an indispensable practice. Here is why experienced contractors always insist on a storage reserve:

    1. Dye Lot and Batch Mismatches: Ceramic and vitrified tiles are fired at extreme temperatures in distinct kiln batches. If you run out of tiles and order more 3 weeks later, the new lot will almost certainly show a subtle variation in shade or caliber.
    2. Future Plumbing & Electrical Repairs: When plumbing pipes, concealed cisterns, or floor wiring need access in the future, having identical replacement tiles preserves your design without forcing a total room renovation.
    3. Discontinued SKUs: Factory collections evolve rapidly. Finding an exact match 2 years down the road is nearly impossible.

    Ready to Calculate Your Project?

    Eliminate guesswork by using the verified packaging data for your specific tile series. Double-check your dimensions with your on-site installer and verify current batch numbers with your Morbi manufacturer before dispatch.

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