How this backsplash tile calculator works
Backsplash area is divided by the tile module including grout gap, then increased for waste and converted to boxes.
How to use it
- Backsplash length. Enter the value in ft.
- Backsplash height. Enter the value in ft.
- Tile length. Enter the value in in.
- Tile width. Enter the value in in.
- Grout gap. Enter the value in in.
- Waste allowance. Enter the value in %.
- Request the result. Add your email, then select “Email & show my result.”
What to do with the number
Outlets, corners, trim pieces and pattern layout can raise waste above a simple area estimate. Increase the allowance for diagonal, herringbone or highly patterned layouts.
Planning estimate
Use this result as a starting point, not a guarantee. Product specifications, site conditions, manufacturer guidance, local codes, taxes, labor, tolerances, and rounding can change the real requirement or cost.