Tile Calculator
Estimate how much tile to buy in square feet and boxes — with grout, thinset and a waste allowance — then price the material and installation into a client quote.
Build a priced estimate
Material prices are your cost — add a markup. Your labor rate is what you bill the client. Saved on this device.
Optional — puts your company on branded PDF quotes and unlocks your saved dashboard. Everything stays on your device.
How to estimate tile
Tile is sold by the box. Measure the area to tile, add 10% waste for straight layouts and 15-20% for diagonal or patterned work, then divide by the coverage per box and round up to whole boxes.
Grout and thinset are the materials most often left off a fast quote — CraftTools adds them automatically. Set your box, grout and thinset prices plus your per-square-foot setting time in Settings and get a client quote with materials and labor priced.
Frequently asked questions
How much extra tile should I buy?
Add 10% for straight layouts and up to 15-20% for diagonal or patterned layouts to cover cuts and breakage.
How much grout and thinset do I need?
As a rule of thumb, about one bag of grout per 100 sq ft and one bag of thinset per 50 sq ft — more for small mosaics or large-format tile. This calculator adds both.