Vinyl Tile Flooring Calculator
Figure out how many vinyl tiles you need for your floor. We'll help you calculate waste, box quantities, and costs — works for LVT, peel-and-stick, and vinyl plank.
Enter Your Measurements
Cost Estimation (Optional)
Results
Total Tiles Needed
132
(includes 10% waste)
Room Area:120.0 sq ft
Tile Size:12" × 12" (1.00 sq ft)
Base Tiles:120
Waste Amount:12 tiles
Show Calculation Steps
- Room area = 12 × 10 = 120.0 sq ft
- Tile area = (12/12) × (12/12) = 1.00 sq ft
- Base tiles = 120.0 ÷ 1.00 = 120
- With 10% waste = 120 × 1.10 = 132
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How to Use the Vinyl Tile Calculator
- Measure your room - Grab a tape measure and get the length and width in feet. Got an odd-shaped room? Break it into rectangles and calculate each part.
- Select tile size - Choose from common vinyl tile sizes (12"×12" square, 12"×24" plank, 6"×36" plank) or enter custom dimensions. Check your product packaging for exact tile size.
- Choose waste factor - Use 10% for standard straight layouts, 15% for diagonal patterns or complex rooms, or 5% if you're experienced with simple layouts.
- Add cost details (optional) - Enter tiles per box and price per box to estimate your total material cost. This helps with budgeting and shopping.
How We Calculate
Tiles = (Room Area ÷ Tile Area) × (1 + Waste%)
Example Calculation:
- • Room: 12 ft × 10 ft = 120 sq ft
- • Tile: 12 in × 12 in = 1 sq ft per tile
- • Base tiles: 120 ÷ 1 = 120 tiles
- • With 10% waste: 120 × 1.1 = 132 tiles
- • Boxes needed: 132 ÷ 45 tiles/box = 3 boxes
Waste percentage per TCNA (Tile Council of North America) guidelines. Learn more
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Last updated: January 14, 2026