Quoted per m² and per box
Tiles ship in full boxes, and the m² per box differs by product. The quotation states the price basis (per m², box or piece) and the packing, so check the box count against your area.
Free tool · Metres or feet
Tile calculator: how many tiles and boxes do you need?
Enter your room sizes, pick a tile size and layout, and see the tiles, boxes and square metres to order as you type. For import orders it also estimates the weight and how much of a 20′ container you fill.
Tile quantity calculator
Compare tile sizes for the same area
Same area, layout and extra, with typical packing for each size. Choose a size to use it above.
| Tile size | Tiles | Boxes | To order | Est. weight | Action |
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How to calculate how many tiles you need
- Measure each area. Split the floor into rectangles and multiply length × width. For walls, multiply the width by the tiled height. An L-shaped room is two rectangles.
- Subtract openings. Take away doors, windows, a fixed bath or built-in cabinets that will not be tiled.
- Add extra for cuts and breakage. About 10% for a straight layout, more for offset, diagonal and herringbone patterns (see the table below).
- Divide by the area of one tile and round up to whole tiles.
- Divide by the tiles per box and round up to whole boxes. Tiles are sold and shipped in full boxes.
- Order everything at once. Tiles from one production lot share the same shade and calibre, so a later top-up may not match.
Worked example in metres
A 4.2 m × 3.6 m room is 15.12 m². With 60 × 60 cm tiles (0.36 m² each) in a straight layout, add 10%: 16.632 m². 16.632 ÷ 0.36 = 46.2, so you need 47 tiles. At 4 tiles per box that is 12 boxes: 48 tiles covering 17.28 m².
Worked example in feet
A 15 ft × 12 ft room is 180 sq ft (16.72 m²). With 60 × 120 cm tiles (about 23.6 × 47.2 in, 7.75 sq ft each) in a brick layout, add 12%: 201.6 sq ft. 201.6 ÷ 7.75 = 26.01, so you need 27 tiles. At 2 tiles per box that is 14 boxes: 28 tiles covering 217.0 sq ft.
Reference
Tiles per square metre and per box, by size
Coverage per tile is exact. Tiles per box are typical for Indian export packing and change with thickness and factory, so your quotation states the packing for each product.
| Tile size | In inches | Area per tile | Tiles per m² | Tiles per 100 sq ft | Typical tiles per box | Coverage per box | Est. weight per box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 × 60 cm | 23.6 × 23.6 in | 0.360 m² | 2.78 | 25.8 | 4 | 1.44 m² · 15.5 sq ft | ≈ 30 kg |
| 60 × 120 cm | 23.6 × 47.2 in | 0.720 m² | 1.39 | 12.9 | 2 | 1.44 m² · 15.5 sq ft | ≈ 30 kg |
| 80 × 80 cm | 31.5 × 31.5 in | 0.640 m² | 1.56 | 14.5 | 3 | 1.92 m² · 20.7 sq ft | ≈ 40 kg |
| 100 × 100 cm | 39.4 × 39.4 in | 1.000 m² | 1.00 | 9.3 | 2 | 2.00 m² · 21.5 sq ft | ≈ 41 kg |
| 20 × 120 cm | 7.9 × 47.2 in | 0.240 m² | 4.17 | 38.7 | 4 | 0.96 m² · 10.3 sq ft | ≈ 20 kg |
| 40 × 40 cm | 15.7 × 15.7 in | 0.160 m² | 6.25 | 58.1 | 6 | 0.96 m² · 10.3 sq ft | ≈ 15 kg |
| 30 × 60 cm | 11.8 × 23.6 in | 0.180 m² | 5.56 | 51.6 | 6 | 1.08 m² · 11.6 sq ft | ≈ 19 kg |
| 30 × 45 cm | 11.8 × 17.7 in | 0.135 m² | 7.41 | 68.8 | 6 | 0.81 m² · 8.7 sq ft | ≈ 12 kg |
| 80 × 160 cm | 31.5 × 63 in | 1.280 m² | 0.78 | 7.3 | 2 | 2.56 m² · 27.6 sq ft | ≈ 53 kg |
| 80 × 240 cm | 31.5 × 94.5 in | 1.920 m² | 0.52 | 4.8 | 1 | 1.92 m² · 20.7 sq ft | ≈ 40 kg |
| 80 × 300 cm | 31.5 × 118.1 in | 2.400 m² | 0.42 | 3.9 | 1 | 2.40 m² · 25.8 sq ft | ≈ 50 kg |
| 80 × 320 cm | 31.5 × 126 in | 2.560 m² | 0.39 | 3.6 | 1 | 2.56 m² · 27.6 sq ft | ≈ 53 kg |
| 120 × 120 cm | 47.2 × 47.2 in | 1.440 m² | 0.69 | 6.5 | 2 | 2.88 m² · 31.0 sq ft | ≈ 60 kg |
| 120 × 180 cm | 47.2 × 70.9 in | 2.160 m² | 0.46 | 4.3 | 1 | 2.16 m² · 23.3 sq ft | ≈ 45 kg |
| 120 × 240 cm | 47.2 × 94.5 in | 2.880 m² | 0.35 | 3.2 | 1 | 2.88 m² · 31.0 sq ft | ≈ 60 kg |
| 120 × 280 cm | 47.2 × 110.2 in | 3.360 m² | 0.30 | 2.8 | 1 | 3.36 m² · 36.2 sq ft | ≈ 70 kg |
| 120 × 320 cm | 47.2 × 126 in | 3.840 m² | 0.26 | 2.4 | 1 | 3.84 m² · 41.3 sq ft | ≈ 79 kg |
| 60 × 60 cm, 20 mm | 23.6 × 23.6 in | 0.360 m² | 2.78 | 25.8 | 2 | 0.72 m² · 7.8 sq ft | ≈ 33 kg |
| 40 × 80 cm, 20 mm | 15.7 × 31.5 in | 0.320 m² | 3.13 | 29.0 | 2 | 0.64 m² · 6.9 sq ft | ≈ 29 kg |
Weights are estimates from thickness (about 2.3 kg per m² per mm for vitrified and porcelain bodies, 2 for ceramic). Large slabs usually ship in crates, not boxes.
Wastage
How much extra tile to order
Extra covers cut tiles at the edges, breakage in transit and on site, and a few spares. These are common planning allowances. Your installer may advise more for small rooms with many cuts.
| Layout | Extra to add | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Straight grid | 10% | Joints line up. Cuts only at the edges of the room. |
| Brick / offset | 10–15% | Each row is shifted, so more rows end in a cut tile. |
| Diagonal (45°) | 15% | Every edge tile is cut on the angle. |
| Herringbone / chevron | 15–20% | Many angled cuts along every edge. |
| Spares for repairs | +5% | Keep a few boxes from the same shade lot. A later order may not match. |
For importers and project buyers
From tile count to a container order
Once you know your area, these points decide how the order is quoted, packed and shipped.
Containers fill by weight first
Tiles are dense, so a 20′ container usually reaches its weight limit before it is full. The calculator estimates weight from thickness. The real quantity per container is worked out per product and confirmed in the loading plan.
Fill the space with a mix
If your order fills part of a container, you can add other sizes or designs. We can combine products from several of our manufacturing partners in one container, subject to each product’s MOQ and the loading plan.
Smaller orders
For some products, a trial order or project lot smaller than a container may be possible. A part-load usually costs more per m². Tell us the quantity and destination and we will say honestly whether it is practical.
One shade lot per area
Order the full quantity, extra and spares together. Cartons from one production lot share the same shade and calibre, and the codes are printed on each carton.
What to send for a quote
Area or boxes per product, tile size, finish, destination port and preferred Incoterm. The RFQ guide lists the rest, and the packing guide explains pallets and loading.
FAQ
Tile quantity questions
How do I calculate how many tiles I need?
Measure the length and width of each area and multiply them, then add the areas together and subtract openings. Add extra for cuts and breakage (about 10% for a straight layout). Divide by the area of one tile and round up. Then divide by the number of tiles per box and round up to whole boxes.
How many tiles do I need for 100 square feet?
100 sq ft is 9.29 m². With 60 × 60 cm tiles (about 24 × 24 in), that is 25.8 tiles without extra. With 10% extra you need 29 tiles, which is 8 boxes of 4. With 30 × 60 cm tiles (about 12 × 24 in) and 10% extra you need 57 tiles, or 10 boxes of 6.
How many 60 × 60 tiles are in one square metre?
One 60 × 60 cm tile covers 0.36 m², so one square metre takes 2.78 tiles. A box of 4 covers 1.44 m² (15.5 sq ft). For 60 × 120 cm tiles it is 1.39 tiles per m², and for 80 × 80 cm tiles it is 1.56.
How many tiles are in a box?
It depends on the size, thickness and factory. Typical Indian export packing is 4 tiles per box for 60 × 60 cm, 2 for 60 × 120 cm, 3 for 80 × 80 cm and 6 for 30 × 60 cm wall tiles. The packing for each product is stated in the quotation and printed on the carton.
How much extra tile should I order for wastage?
Add about 10% for a straight layout, 10–15% for a brick or offset layout, about 15% for a diagonal layout and 15–20% for herringbone or chevron. Consider another 5% as spares for future repairs. Rooms with many corners and large-format tiles may need more, so ask your installer.
Why should I buy all the tiles at once?
Tiles from different production runs can differ slightly in shade and size (calibre). Buying the full quantity, including extra and spares, from one lot keeps the floor or wall consistent. This matters most for imports, because a top-up order can take weeks to arrive and may not match.
How do I convert square feet to square metres?
Divide square feet by 10.764 to get square metres, or multiply square metres by 10.764 to get square feet. For example, 500 sq ft is 46.45 m², and 50 m² is 538.2 sq ft. The calculator converts automatically when you switch between metres and feet.
How many square metres of tiles fit in a 20 ft container?
It depends on the tile’s thickness and packing, because a container usually reaches its weight limit before it is full. As a rough planning figure, 9 mm tiles weigh about 20.7 kg per m², so a 25,000 kg payload is about 1,207 m² of 60 × 60 cm tiles. 20 mm outdoor pavers weigh over twice as much per m², so far fewer fit. The real quantity per product, or per mix of products, is confirmed in the quotation and loading plan.
How do I measure walls and subtract doors and windows?
Measure the width of each wall and the height you will tile, and multiply them. Add the walls together, then subtract each door, window or fixed item (width × height). In the calculator, use “Subtract an opening” to take these away from the total.
Is the calculator result my order quantity?
It is a planning estimate. The final quantity depends on the exact packing of the product you choose, your installer’s layout and site conditions. Use “Request a quote for this quantity” to send your figures to us; packing, weight, MOQ and container loading are confirmed in the quotation.
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