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Tile Counts · Boxes to Buy · Herringbone Pattern Waste · Grout Bags

Flooring & Tile Calculator

Determine exactly how many tiles and boxes you need for bathroom floors, kitchen backsplashes, and living spaces with custom pattern waste allowances and grout calculations.

Room Input Method
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+10% waste recommended
Total Tiles Needed
96

Individual Tiles to Order (Includes 10% running_bond waste)

Boxes to Buy:12 Boxes
Total Coverage:192.00 sq ft
Purchase Summary & Grout
Net Floor Area168.00 sq ft
Each Tile Size24" × 12" (2.00 sq ft)
Estimated Grout Powder~9 lbs (1 × 25 lb bag)
Estimated Tile Cost$720.00

Tile Waste Percentages by Pattern

Unlike standard flooring, tiles cannot be re-cut once cracked, and angled cuts around perimeter walls create unusable triangles. Always order full unopened boxes matching your dye lot.

Straight Grid (0°)8% - 10% Waste

Simplest cuts, minimal scrap.

Running Bond (50%)10% - 12% Waste

Subway tile and wood-look plank standard.

Diagonal (45°)15% Waste

Every wall edge requires a miter cut.

Herringbone18% - 20% Waste

Complex multi-angle triangular offcuts.

Total Tiles96 Tiles(12 boxes)
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