Tile Calculator & Material Planner
Tile count, adhesive, grout and optional backer board.
Project estimate
Tile Planner
$978–$1,125
Material estimate + optional reserve · USD
- Tile area
- 240 ft²
- Grout weight allowance
- 13.54 lb
- Working time allowance
- 1.63 days
26 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.
Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.
Cost breakdown
- Tile
- $518
- Mortar
- $150
- Grout
- $40
- Substrate
- $270
Shopping list
0 / 4 checkedWhole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.
Tile
Tiles
259 tiles
$518$2 per tiles
Mortar
Thinset (50 sq ft per bag)
6 bags
$150$25 per bags
Grout
Grout (10 lb)
2 bags
$40$20 per bags
Substrate
Backer board (15 sq ft)
18 sheets
$270$15 per sheets
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Assumptions & project notes
- Material allowance: 10%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
- Joint volume uses an ideal repeating grid. Confirm grout and thinset coverage using the chosen product, trowel and tile backing.
- Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.
Tools & preparation
- Tape measure, straightedge and level
- Marking and layout tools
- Suitable cutting and fastening tools
- Product-specific preparation and finishing tools
A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.
How to use the tile planner
Start with length, width, tile length, tile width, include backer board. The result includes tile area, grout weight allowance. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.
1. Measure and specify
Measure each room or surface and identify openings, edges, fixtures and transitions.
2. Adjust the estimate
Check package coverage, material orientation, pattern alignment and substrate requirements.
3. Prepare your order
Review full-piece cuts and matching accessories; order from consistent product batches where needed.
4. Plan the work
Prepare the surface and follow the product installation and finishing sequence, including drying or curing periods.
Frequently asked questions
What does the tile planner estimate?+
Tile count, adhesive, grout and optional backer board. The shopping list includes tiles, thinset (50 sq ft per bag), grout (10 lb), backer board (15 sq ft).
Which assumptions should I check?+
Joint volume uses an ideal repeating grid. Confirm grout and thinset coverage using the chosen product, trowel and tile backing.
Are the prices current supplier quotes?+
No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.
Can I save or share my project?+
Save stores the inputs and prices on this browser. Share link includes the configuration in the address so another device can reopen it. Download CSV exports the shopping list, and Print / PDF opens your browser’s print dialog.