This drop ceiling tiles reference table shows the tiles needed for a range of ceiling area values, assuming an area per tile of 0.36 m² and a wastage allowance of 1%. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Drop Ceiling Tiles Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Ceiling area | Tiles needed |
|---|---|
| 13 m² | 40 |
| 25 m² | 77 |
| 38 m² | 117 |
| 50 m² | 153 |
| 75 m² | 230 |
| 100 m² | 306 |
| 150 m² | 459 |
| 250 m² | 764 |
| 350 m² | 1,070 |
| 500 m² | 1,528 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your ceiling area and read across to the tiles needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Drop Ceiling Tiles Calculator for a precise answer.
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