Backsplash Calculator
Calculate tile, grout, and adhesive for kitchen or bathroom backsplashes. Enter dimensions and tile size.
๐ช Backsplash Calculator
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Backsplash Area15.0 sq ft
With Waste16.5 sq ft
Tiles Needed132 tiles
Grout7.5 lbs
๐ก How to Calculate Backsplash Tile
Backsplash area = length ร height. Standard backsplash height is 18 inches (countertop to upper cabinets). Full-height backsplashes go to the ceiling (36โ42 inches). Add 10% for waste from cuts, especially around outlets and corners.
Subway tile (3ร6 inches) is the most popular backsplash choice. Count tiles by dividing the total area by individual tile area. Grout coverage: about 0.5 lbs per square foot for subway tile. Use unsanded grout for joints 1/8 inch or smaller.
A 10 ft backsplash ร 18 inches high with 3ร6 subway tile: area = 15 sq ft + 10% = 16.5 sq ft โ 132 tiles. Grout: 7.5 lbs.