Tile for 500 sq ft
Straight layout, 10 percent waste added.
Tiles (12x12 in)
550
Tiles (6x6 in)
2200
tiles = 500 ÷ tile area × 1.10
That is about 46.5 m².
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500 square feet with one square foot tiles is 500 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 500 square feet?
With 10 percent waste, about 550 of the 12 by 12 inch tiles, since each covers one square foot.
How many 6 by 6 tiles for 500 square feet?
About 2200, since four 6 by 6 tiles cover one square foot, with 10 percent waste added.
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