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Tile Table: Tiles needed by Area to tile

Reference table of tiles needed for Tile across a range of area to tile values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Arjun Desai, B.Tech (Engineering) · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This tile reference table shows the tiles needed for a range of area to tile values, assuming a tile length of 12 in, a tile width of 12 in and a wastage allowance of 1%. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Tile Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Area to tileTiles neededArea per tile (sq ft)
30 sq ft331.000
60 sq ft661.000
90 sq ft1001.000
120 sq ft1321.000
180 sq ft1991.000
240 sq ft2641.000
360 sq ft3971.000
600 sq ft6601.000
840 sq ft9251.000
1,200 sq ft1,3201.000

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your area to tile 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 Tile Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Tile Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Tile Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common area to tile values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Tile Calculator.

Arjun Desai · B.Tech (Engineering)

Arjun Desai is an engineer who writes about the practical physics, electronics and energy calculations behind everyday technology.