Number of Tiles (Linoleum or Vinyl)

The Tile Count Estimator: Number of Tiles (Linoleum or Vinyl) calculator computes the number of linoleum or vinyl tiles and the amount of adhesive needed to cover an area based on the area's dimensions and the size of the tiles specified

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (L) Room Length
• (W) Room Width
• (TW) Tile Width
• (TL) Tile Length
• (SM) Safety Margin (percent added to estimate)

Tile Count (TC): The calculator returns the number of tiles required to cover the area. The calculator also returns:

• (A) Square Feet of Area
• (TA) Gallons of Tile Adhesive (Hi - Low Range)

The Math Science

This calculator computes the number of linoleum (vinyl) tiles as follows:

1. computing the total area (length * width)
2. dividing the total area by the unit dimension of the selected tile.
3. the safety margin factor is applied (default 10% to account for partial cuts and broken tiles)
4. the number is rounded up

Adhesive Requirement

When not using self-adhesive tiles, Tile Adhesive may be required.  The Tile Adhesive range is the low to high range of adhesive requirements for the area based on manufacturer recommendations that a gallon of adhesive covers between 160 and 350 square feet per gallon. 

Common Tile Sizes 

• 12 x 12
• 12 x 24
• 16 x 16
• 18 x 18
• 20 x 20
• 18 x 36
• 2 x 24
• 4 x 24
• 6 x 24

Linoleum and Vinyl Tile Calculators

• Number of Tiles (Linoleum or Vinyl):  This estimates the number of linoleum or vinyl tiles needed for a rectangular area or room based on the area dimensions and the size of the tile. The calculator also provides the adhesive requirement for the area.
• Number of Tiles (Linoleum or Vinyl) for Room with Angled Bump-out and Number of Tiles (Linoleum or Vinyl) for Room with Squared Bump-out: These calculators estimates the number of tiles needed for an area or room with a bump-out (angled bump-out or squared bump-out) based on the area dimensions and the size of the tile. The calculator also provides the adhesive requirement for the area.