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