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Tile for 1500 Square Feet

How many tiles you need to cover 1500 square feet, with 10 percent waste.

Tile for 1500 sq ft

Straight layout, 10 percent waste added.

Tiles (12x12 in)
1650
Tiles (6x6 in)
6600
tiles = 1500 ÷ tile area × 1.10

That is about 139.4 m².

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About this estimate

1500 square feet with one square foot tiles is 1500 before waste. Add 10 percent for cuts and breakage, or 15 percent for a diagonal layout. Smaller tiles mean more tiles, more cuts and more grout.

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Common questions

How many 12 by 12 tiles for 1500 square feet?

With 10 percent waste, about 1650 of the 12 by 12 inch tiles, since each covers one square foot.

How many 6 by 6 tiles for 1500 square feet?

About 6600, since four 6 by 6 tiles cover one square foot, with 10 percent waste added.
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