Tiles are the most common flooring and wall finish across UAE homes, offices, hotels, and commercial spaces. Whether you are tiling a bathroom in Dubai, a lobby in Abu Dhabi, or an entire villa in Sharjah, calculating the right number of tiles before purchasing prevents costly shortages.
Our Tile Calculator handles any tile size from 30x30cm to 120x60cm with adjustable wastage for straight, diagonal, and complex patterns.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your room or area length and width in metres
- Enter the tile length and width in centimetres
- Select wastage percentage based on your laying pattern (10% for straight, 15% for diagonal)
- Click Calculate for total area, tiles per m2, base quantity, and recommended order quantity
🇦🇪 UAE Tip: Always match LOT numbers when buying tiles in UAE. Tiles from different production batches have shade variations that become visible after installation. Buy all tiles for one area from the same LOT number. Purchase minimum 10 percent extra and keep spare tiles flat in storage for future repairs.
The Formula Explained
Area = Room Length x Room Width. Tiles per m2 = 1 / (Tile Length in m x Tile Width in m). Base Quantity = Area x Tiles per m2. Order Quantity = Base Quantity x Wastage Factor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much wastage for UAE tile projects?
10% for straight laying, 15% for diagonal (45 degrees), 20% for complex patterns or very small mosaic tiles. Always buy extra as tile production runs are discontinued regularly.
What is the most popular tile size in UAE?
600x600mm porcelain is the most widely used floor tile in UAE. 800x800mm and 1200x600mm are increasingly popular in premium residential. 300x600mm plank format is trending for bathrooms and feature walls.
Where to buy tiles in UAE?
Major sourcing hubs are Al Quoz Industrial Area in Dubai and Mussafah in Abu Dhabi. Italian, Spanish, and Chinese tiles are widely available. Budget AED 15 to 200 per m2 depending on quality and origin.
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