Free worksheet

Tiling Estimate Template

Download a printable tiling estimate worksheet, list each room or tile area, then use the built-in estimator to verify tile count and rounded box count before you open the full calculator.

What a tiling estimate should include

Use the template as a quantity worksheet, not a price quote. Keep one line per room, wall, floor, niche, border, or backsplash section so waste and box rounding stay visible.

  • Areas by room or surface, measured in square feet.
  • Tile size in inches, using the visible face dimensions from the label.
  • Layout notes, including diagonal, herringbone, borders, or other cut-heavy patterns.
  • Waste percent for cuts, breakage, layout direction, and a few future repairs.
  • Tile count and rounded box count when the package lists tiles per box.
  • Setting materials as label-based quantity lines, such as thinset, grout, spacers, trim, backer board, and waterproofing.

Tile count reference at 10% waste

This table works without JavaScript. Counts use the same rounding pattern as the tile calculator: round up the base tile count, add 10% waste, then round up again.

Tile size Sq ft per tile 50 sq ft100 sq ft150 sq ft200 sq ft
12 x 12 in 1.00 55 tiles110 tiles165 tiles220 tiles
12 x 24 in 2.00 28 tiles55 tiles83 tiles110 tiles
18 x 18 in 2.25 26 tiles50 tiles74 tiles98 tiles
24 x 24 in 4.00 15 tiles28 tiles42 tiles55 tiles
6 x 24 in 1.00 55 tiles110 tiles165 tiles220 tiles

Tile size is the visible tile face. Grout, thinset, underlayment, trim, and waterproofing are separate label-based quantities.

Embedded estimator

Estimate tiles and boxes

Enter direct square feet, or leave area blank and enter length and width. The result is a planning estimate using the same tile-count logic as the full calculator.

Enter tile dimensions and area to see a planning estimate.

How to fill in the template

  1. Measure each tile area separately and enter a room or surface name on its own row.
  2. Write the tile size from the box label, then choose a waste factor for the layout.
  3. Use the estimator on this page to fill in tile count and rounded boxes.
  4. Use the tile calculator when you need editable box count, waste, and optional user-entered cost.
  5. Add setting materials as separate label-based quantity lines after checking the product coverage labels.

FAQ

What should a tiling estimate include?

A useful tiling estimate should list each room or area, measured square feet, tile size, layout notes, waste percent, tile count, box count, and label-based setting materials such as thinset, grout, spacers, trim, and underlayment.

How much extra tile should I order for waste?

A straight layout often starts around 10% waste. Use 15% to 20% for diagonal layouts, patterned tile, borders, small rooms, fragile material, or areas with many cuts.

How do I calculate how many tiles I need?

Tile area in square feet equals tile width times tile height divided by 144. Divide project square feet by tile area, round up to a base tile count, apply the waste factor, then round up again.

Does the template include labor or material prices?

No. The template is for quantities only. If you want a cost line, enter your own unit price in the tile calculator; the site does not provide live prices, local prices, or labor quotes.