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Work · July 7, 2026

ProTileCalc

The professional tile calculator that shows its work.

ProTileCalc launched on July 7, 2026 with 2 votes.

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What it does

Most tile calculators are black boxes built by template generators. ProTileCalc is a suite of free, transparent estimating tools built for contractors and serious renovators. It calculates tile waste (straight vs herringbone), grout by weight, and thinset by trowel notch. Every calculation is based on industry-standard TCNA methods and explicitly shows the governing formula so you can verify the math.

Free professional tile calculators — accurate material estimates for tile, grout, thinset, and more. Trusted by contractors and serious DIY renovators.

Calculate tiles, grout, thinset, and costs for any layout pattern. Built for contractors, trusted by serious renovators. Every formula sourced and transparent. How many tiles do you need? Enter your area and tile size — get tiles, boxes, and waste. Calculate grout by weight using the TCNA industry method. Sanded, unsanded, or epoxy. How many bags of thinset mortar? Coverage by trowel notch size for any tile project. Tile and waste estimates for herringbone patterns, including the extra 15% waste factor. Floor and wall tile estimates for bathrooms — walls, floor, and niche areas combined. Material and labor cost estimates for tile installation. US-average pricing, always editable. Built by…from protilecalc.com

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