How Many Tiles for 100 Square Feet?

100 square feet needs 108 tiles if they are 12 × 12 in with 1/8 in joints and 10% waste. Smaller tiles need many more, as the table shows, along with grout and thinset.

Your project

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10% is standard. Use 15% for diagonal layouts or large-format tile.

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Printed on the box.

Coverage of a 50 lb bag in ft².

Results

Tiles needed
108 tiles
Includes your waste allowance
Boxes
11 boxes
Area to tile
100.0 ft²

Thinset mortar

50 lb bags of thinset
2 bags

Grout

Grout
7.8 lb
25 lb bags
1 bags
10 lb bags
1 bags
  • Grout is estimated from joint volume plus 20% for waste, uneven tile backs and clean-up. Thinset coverage varies with the trowel, the tile back and the substrate, so check the bag. Large tiles may need back-buttering, which uses more.

Tiles for 100 square feet, by tile size

Counts include 10% waste. Grout includes 20% for waste and uneven backs. Thinset is in 50 lb bags at the notch size usual for that tile.

TileJointTiles neededGroutThinset bags
3 × 6 in subway1/16 in8547.8 lb2
4 × 4 in1/8 in93115.6 lb2
6 × 6 in1/8 in42315.6 lb2
12 × 12 in1/8 in1087.8 lb2
12 × 24 in1/8 in555.9 lb2
24 × 24 in3/16 in287.8 lb3

Planning the job

Buy all your tile at once from one lot, and add 15% for a diagonal layout or large-format tile. Check the floor is flat before laying big tiles. See the tile, grout and thinset guide for the full method.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 12x12 tiles for 100 square feet?

108 tiles with 1/8 in joints and 10% waste, which is 11 boxes of 10.

How many tiles for 100 square feet?

It depends on tile size: 108 of 12 × 12 in, 28 of 24 × 24 in, 423 of 6 × 6 in, or 854 of 3 × 6 in subway tile, with 10% waste.

How much grout for 100 square feet?

About 7.8 lb for 12 × 12 in tiles (1/8 in joints), but 31 lb or more for 2 × 2 in mosaics. Smaller tiles mean far more grout.

Related sizes and guides

Estimates only. Results assume standard materials and simple shapes. Supplier products vary, and the final call on quantity, structure and safety is yours. Check your local code and your supplier's guidance before ordering.