What is the Flooring Calculator?
A flooring calculator works out how many tiles you'll need to cover a room — given the room and tile dimensions — and estimates the total tile cost including a wastage buffer for cuts and broken pieces.
Formula
Tiles = ceil(Room area / Tile area × (1 + wastage %))
- Room area — Length × width in sq.ft.
- Tile area — Tile L × W converted to sq.ft.
Step-by-step example
Setup: 15 ft × 12 ft room, 24″ × 24″ tiles, 10% wastage, ₹60/tile.
- Room area = 180 ft²
- Tile area = 4 ft²
- Base = 45 tiles · with wastage = 50 tiles
- Cost = 50 × 60 = ₹3,000
Answer: ≈ 50 tiles · ≈ ₹3,000 for tiles alone (labour and adhesive extra)
Frequently asked questions
Should I include skirting?
Yes — measure skirting separately (linear feet × skirting tile height) and add to your order.