Shower Tile Calculator

Calculate the exact number of tiles needed for your shower installation. Get accurate material estimates including waste factor and grout requirements.

Shower Tile Calculator

Standard Shower Sizes:

  • • Standard: 32"×32" (2.67×2.67 feet)
  • • Comfortable: 36"×36" (3×3 feet)
  • • Large: 42"×42" (3.5×3.5 feet)
  • • Standard height: 7-8 feet

Shower Tiling Guide

Standard Shower Sizes

  • • Standard: 32"×32" (2.67×2.67 feet)
  • • Comfortable: 36"×36" (3×3 feet)
  • • Large: 42"×42" (3.5×3.5 feet)
  • • Walk-in: 48"×48" or larger
  • • Standard height: 7-8 feet

Tile Size Guidelines

  • • Small showers: 4×4" or 6×6" tiles
  • • Standard: 12×12" tiles (most common)
  • • Large showers: 16×16" or 18×18" tiles
  • • Mosaic: 1×1" or 2×2" for accents
  • • Consider tile pattern and cuts

Waste Factor

  • • Simple layouts: 10% waste
  • • Complex patterns: 15-20% waste
  • • Diagonal layouts: 15% waste
  • • Always buy extra for repairs
  • • Keep extra tiles for future use

Grout Requirements

  • • 1/16" grout lines: ~1 lb per 10 sq ft
  • • 1/8" grout lines: ~1.5 lbs per 10 sq ft
  • • 1/4" grout lines: ~2 lbs per 10 sq ft
  • • Use sanded grout for 1/8"+ lines
  • • Use unsanded for 1/16" lines

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