How this ceiling tile calculator works
Ceiling area is divided by tile face area and increased by the waste allowance. Tile and carton counts are rounded up.
How to use it
- Room length. Enter the value in ft.
- Room width. Enter the value in ft.
- Tile length. Enter the value in in.
- Tile width. Enter the value in in.
- Grid gap allowance. 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
This estimates tiles only; main tees, cross tees, wall angle and hanger wire need a separate grid layout. Rooms that are not multiples of the tile module will create more perimeter cuts, so keep a reasonable waste allowance.
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.