Tile Pattern Calculator
Choose a laying pattern, enter your area and tile size, and get the tiles and boxes you need — with the realistic wastage each pattern adds. Indicative India 2026; always buy from one batch and keep spares.
Your floor & tile
Area is 200 sq ft. Each tile covers 3.88 sq ft, so a plain layout needs ~52 tiles. Tiles aligned square — the most economical cut pattern. We add 8% wastage for this pattern. Diagonal, herringbone and chevron need more cuts — verify on site.
Straight / grid — tiles needed
0 tiles
Buy 14 boxes of 4 (56 tiles) to cover 200 sq ft.
Pattern wastage
8%
Straight / grid
Tiles
56
incl. wastage
Boxes
14
4 / box
Straight / grid layout. Tiles aligned square — the most economical cut pattern.
Typical wastage by pattern. Your choice is highlighted. Indicative — confirm with your tiler.
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DesignAI can preview tile patterns, sizes and grout colours in your room — and suggest layouts that cut wastage.
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Disclaimer: results are indicative estimates for planning only. Actual tiles depend on room shape, cuts, breakages, tile-lot variation and your tiler's setting-out. Diagonal, herringbone and chevron patterns can exceed the typical wastage shown for irregular rooms. Always buy a little extra from a single batch, keep spares for repairs, and confirm quantities with your contractor before ordering.
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