✂ Tile Cutting Calculator PRO
Estimate tiles, cuts, waste, blade life, and total cost for any tile installation project.
Dimension Diagram — updates as you type
Tile grid with a cut piece. Pattern and cut type set the waste factor on top of net area.
1 Tile Specifications
2 Cut Type & Pattern
Straight: 10% | Diagonal: 15% | Herringbone: 20%
Results
Tile Quantities
Cut Analysis
Blade Life
Cost Breakdown
⚠️ Pre-Export Checklist
- Room dimensions verified on-site
- Tile pattern and layout confirmed with client
- Tile lot numbers match (same dye lot)
- Underlayment / backer board requirements confirmed
- Threshold and transition details specified
- Grout and adhesive quantities estimated
- Tile cutter and blade verified for material type
Professional Tile Cutting Guide
📐 Formulas & Wastage Lookup ▼
Tile Calculation
Tiles = Area ÷ TileArea × (1 + WasteFactor/100)
Always round up to whole tiles. Purchase 5-10% extra for future repairs.
Pattern Wastage Guide
| Pattern | Waste | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | 10% | Minimal waste, easiest layout |
| 45° Diagonal | 15% | Corner triangles create waste |
| Herringbone | 20% | Complex cuts at borders |
| Basket Weave | 12% | Moderate waste at edges |
| Running Bond | 10% | Offset pattern, moderate waste |
Blade Life
Diamond: 200-400 sqft (ceramic/porcelain)
Ceramic: 100-200 sqft (ceramic only)
Dry Cut: 50-100 sqft (quick jobs)
Wet Cut: 300-600 sqft (with water cooling)
💡 Pro Tips ▼
- Buy all tiles from the same dye lot — color varies between production runs.
- Dry lay tiles first to plan cuts and minimize waste before cutting.
- Use a wet saw for clean cuts on porcelain and natural stone.
- Mark cut lines with grease pencil, not marker — it wipes off easily.
- Keep 2-3 spare tiles for future repairs — matching later is nearly impossible.
- Account for grout lines — 1/16" to 1/4" spacing affects total tile count.
Tile Cutting — 3D Preview
Drag to rotate — Scroll to zoom
Calculatrices Connexes
Frequently used together on the same project.
Client & Quote (prints on PDF & Excel)
Adjustments (applies to exports)
Contingency is added as a separate line on the exported cost summary. Waste % is printed as an advisory reminder.
Project notes (prints on PDF & Excel)
Result compare (A/B)
| Item | Pinned | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Saved rates auto-apply from your Price Library. Advanced details stay in your browser — nothing is uploaded except inside your own PDF/Excel exports.
📖 Comment Utiliser la Calculatrice
Mesurez la surface totale.
Entrez les dimensions des carreaux.
Sélectionnez le motif.
Entrez le facteur de gaspillage.
Cliquez sur Calculer.
Passez en revue les détails.
📐 Formules de Découpe
⚠️ Erreurs Courantes
Sous-estimer le gaspillage.
Ignorer la direction du motif.
Mauvaise largeur de joint.
Ignorer l'épaisseur.
Ignorer les coupes autour des obstacles.
💡 Conseils Professionnels
Commandez toujours 10 à 15 pour cent de plus.
Planifiez depuis le centre.
Utilisez une scie à eau de qualité.
Marquez les lignes clairement.
Gardez des carreaux de réserve.
Entraînez-vous avant d'installer.
Considérez la largeur du joint.
❓ Questions Fréquentes
Commandez 10 à 15 pour cent de plus pour motifs rectilignes. 15 à 20 pour diagonaux. 20 à 25 pour motifs complexes.
Mesurez la surface et divisez par la surface d'un carreau. Ajoutez le gaspillage.
Dépend de la taille et de la largeur du joint. Pour des carreaux de 300mm, environ 0,5 à 0,8 kg par m².
Coups simples sur céramique avec un coupe-carreaux manuel. Porcelaine et pierre nécessitent une scie à eau.
Adhésif standard pour céramique. Modifié avec polymère pour porcelaine.
🏗️ Projets Réels
Utilisez notre calculatrice pour estimer les matériaux et coûts de découpe de carreaux.
✅Method, Sources & Review
Maintained by theBuildingCalc methods desk· Last reviewedSeptember 23, 2026. This calculator implements the standards and references below; every figure can be rechecked against the formulas and worked example on this page.
Results are estimates, not engineering advice. Verify against local codes and licensed professionals for structural, electrical, and gas work. See ourTerms. Spotted an error? Report it— corrections ship with the next review.