How to work out many tiles I need?...

[Hawkofeagles]

Hi All

As I'm not a professional tiler yet, I was wondering I you guys could tell me how to calculate the quantity of tiles required for a floor or bathroom. What is the formula for working this out or is it just basic maths that I haven't managed to grasp yet.

I usually let Topps or whoever is supplying the tiles work it out for me, but would love to do it my self.

Thanks

[TheWrightTiler]

multiply the height by the length in cm or parts of a metre

ie

2.4m x 1.6 m = 3.84m
2.4m x 1.6 m = 3.84m
2.4m x 1.6 m = 3.84m
2.4m x 1.6 m = 3.84m

15.36
1.54
you need 17m2

remember to deduct for windows and doors,and baths etc a door is roughly 2m2

do the same for each wall then add together, then add 10% for wastage and breakage

floor is the same

easy peasiness

[Hawkofeagles]

Hi TheWrightTiler

I can't believe it's that simple, Thanks a million.

[matt257]

A few "formulas" for you if you ever get measurements in imperial

To convert from Feet to M2:

6 x 6 = 36 Feet2
36 / 9 = 4 Yard2
4 / 1.1960 = 3.34 M2
So, 6 x 6 is 3.34M2

To convert from inches to M2:

72 x 72 = 5184 Inches2

5184 / 1550 = 3.34M2

[smurf21]

to make it even easier when measuring bathroom walls take each wall as a whole multiply length by height leaving in windows and doors and use the extra eg window ,door, bath as your wastage.