TileCalc

Subway Tile Calculator

Calculate 3×6 inch subway tiles for a backsplash or bathroom wall, with grout and waste.

Tile math runs on your device — nothing is uploaded or stored
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Try: Room area=40, Area unit=sqft, Tile width=3, Tile height=6, Grout width=0.125, Waste=15, Tiles per box=10, Adhesive (lb/ft²)=0, Bag covers (ft²)=50 → 40.00 ft², 3 × 6 in, 301, 15%, 347, 35 (10/box), 8 lb

How to use

Subway tiles are small (3×6 in) with many grout lines and cuts, so plan 15% waste. Enter the area to get the count and box estimate.

FAQ

How many subway tiles in a square foot?

About 8 tiles (3×6 in) cover a square foot before grout; the calculator adds the grout footprint automatically.

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