Tile Pattern Sqft Calculator
Pattern-aware tile ordering. No more dry-fitting to find out.
Tile patterns drive waste, not the tile itself. Subway and brick: ~10%. Diagonal: 15%. Herringbone, chevron, pinwheel: 18–22%. Enter the room square footage and pick the pattern — we'll tell you how many sqft of tile to order, accounting for the cutting waste your pattern actually generates.
How to use it
- Enter sqft. Total installable tile area.
- Pick the pattern. Straight stack, brick (1/3 offset), diagonal, herringbone, basketweave, pinwheel.
- Set the tile size. Small format (≤6") needs slightly more waste than large format (12"+).
- Read order qty. Sqft to order plus a recommended box count.
FAQ
Why does herringbone need so much extra tile?+
Every perimeter tile gets cut at 45°. Those triangular offcuts almost never fit anywhere else, so 18-22% waste is realistic, not pessimistic.
Does mosaic sheet tile count?+
Mosaic sheets cut more efficiently than individual tile because you can pop and rearrange pieces. 8-10% is usually enough.
What about large-format tile (24"x48")?+
Large format wastes less by percentage because there are fewer perimeter cuts. But a single broken tile costs more, so keep at least 10% on the order regardless.
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