Tile and flooring waste calculator
Heuristic waste. Pattern presets are rules-of-thumb from field ordering guides, not manufacturer charts. Tile size, large format warpage, and contractor skill still change scrap — add your own cushion in the optional field.
Combined waste %8.0%
Order / cut plan area216.0 sq ft
Key takeaways
- Starter percentages you can defend in a showroom conversation.
- Optional cushion for difficult rooms.
- Outputs expanded order area, not tile count.
- Honest about not replacing dealer software.
- Pairs with QuoteIQ or Jobber line items after you pick SKU.
Who built this
ContractorHQ is edited by Bernard Guido — 25+ years in trade operations and software. These utilities follow the same quality bar as our reviews: fast pages, honest disclosure, and tools that stay useful without selling your data.
Frequently asked questions
Large format tile?
Increase the optional waste field — big tiles break hearts when cuts go wrong.
Does it output number of cartons?
Not yet. Divide the ordered sq ft by the coverage per carton from the box label.
Carpet or LVP?
Square-foot math still helps for broadloom roll width planning, but roll patterns differ — treat as planning only.
Why three pattern presets?
They track how installers talk in the aisle: straight runs eat less than herringbone.