About this calculator
The Tile Calculator tells you exactly how many tiles you need and how much they'll cost — for flooring, walls, kitchen backsplash or bathroom. The 2026 India range is ₹35–250 per sqft for tile material and ₹35–65 per sqft for laying + adhesive. A standard 2 BHK retiling project lands at ₹1.2–4.5 lakh all-in.
Indian tiles range from ₹35/sqft ceramic to ₹250+/sqft glazed vitrified and double-charge tiles. The biggest cost trap is wastage — most contractors quote 8% but actual wastage with large-format tiles and corners can hit 12–15%. This calculator bakes in realistic wastage so you don't run short at the end.
Why homeowners use this calculator
- Accurate tile count with realistic 10% wastage (12% for large format).
- Material cost ranges for ceramic, vitrified, glazed vitrified and double-charge.
- Adhesive + laying labour costed separately.
- Layout type (room / wall / kitchen / bathroom) auto-applies wastage factor.
- Free PDF for your tile dealer and contractor to cross-check.
Features
- Area input in sqft.
- Tile size selector (1×1, 2×2, 2×4, 4×4 ft).
- Tile type and grade picker.
- Adhesive type selector.
- Premium gated PDF.
How the calculation works
Number of tiles = (area × wastage) / tile area. For a 150 sqft room using 2×2 ft tiles (4 sqft each), you need ceil(150 × 1.10 / 4) = 42 tiles. Material cost = tile count × tile rate; labour cost = area × ₹35–65 / sqft for adhesive + laying.
Why this estimate is more accurate
Buying too few tiles mid-project means you may not find the same batch later — slight colour shifts between batches ruin matching. Our default 10–12% wastage prevents that without leaving ₹20k worth of unused stock in your storeroom.
Material comparison
| Tile type | ₹ / sqft | Best for | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic | ₹35–80 | Bathrooms, walls | 10–15 yrs |
| Vitrified | ₹60–140 | Living, bedrooms | 15–20 yrs |
| Glazed vitrified (GVT) | ₹85–180 | Living, premium homes | 15–25 yrs |
| Double-charge / full-body | ₹120–250 | High-traffic, commercial-grade | 25–30 yrs |
| Imported marble / stone | ₹200–800 | Statement floors | 30+ yrs |
What affects the final cost
- Tile size — large format (2×4, 4×4) needs higher wastage and more skilled labour.
- Adhesive vs cement — adhesive adds ₹15–25/sqft but lasts 2× longer.
- Skirting — usually quoted separately at ₹50–120/Rft.
- Floor levelling — uneven sub-floor adds ₹25–60/sqft for screed.
- Removal of old tiles — ₹20–40/sqft demolition + debris removal.
- Grouting — epoxy grout costs 3× cement grout but is stain-proof.
City-wise cost variations
1000 sqft vitrified flooring with adhesive, 2026:
- Mumbai — ₹1.2–2.3 lakh
- Delhi NCR — ₹1.1–2.2 lakh
- Bengaluru — ₹1.05–2.1 lakh
- Hyderabad / Chennai / Pune — ₹1–2 lakh
- Tier-2 cities — ₹90k–1.8 lakh