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Tile for 100 Square Metres

How many tiles you need to cover 100 square metres, with 10 percent waste.

Tile for 100 m²

Straight layout, 10 percent waste added.

Tiles (30x30 cm)
1223
tiles = 100 ÷ 0.09 × 1.10 = 1223

That is about 1076 sq ft.

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About this estimate

100 square metres with 30 cm tiles, each covering 0.09 square metres, gives the count above with 10 percent waste. Use 15 percent for diagonal layouts.

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Common questions

How many 30 by 30 cm tiles for 100 square metres?

With 10 percent waste, about 1223 tiles, since each 30 by 30 cm tile covers 0.09 square metres.

How much extra tile should I buy?

Ten percent for a straight layout and 15 percent for diagonal or patterned, plus a few spares.
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