🧶 Carpet Tile Calculator
Calculate exactly how many carpet tiles you need for any room or space
| Room / Area | Sq Ft | 12x12 Tiles (+10%) | 18x18 Tiles (+10%) | 24x24 Tiles (+10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Bedroom | 120 | 133 | 60 | 34 |
| Average Bedroom | 168 | 186 | 83 | 47 |
| Large Bedroom | 225 | 248 | 111 | 63 |
| Living Room | 300 | 330 | 148 | 83 |
| Home Office | 100 | 110 | 50 | 28 |
| Dining Room | 192 | 212 | 95 | 54 |
| Hallway (6x20) | 120 | 133 | 60 | 34 |
| Basement | 600 | 660 | 294 | 166 |
| Classroom | 1000 | 1100 | 489 | 276 |
| Office Space | 2000 | 2200 | 978 | 550 |
| Tile Size | Sq Ft per Tile | Sq M per Tile | Tiles per Sq Ft | Tiles per Sq M | Box (16 tiles) | Box (20 tiles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 x 12 in | 1.00 | 0.093 | 1.00 | 10.76 | 16 sq ft | 20 sq ft |
| 18 x 18 in | 2.25 | 0.209 | 0.444 | 4.79 | 36 sq ft | 45 sq ft |
| 24 x 24 in | 4.00 | 0.372 | 0.250 | 2.69 | 64 sq ft | 80 sq ft |
| 12 x 24 in | 2.00 | 0.186 | 0.500 | 5.38 | 32 sq ft | 40 sq ft |
| Project | Dimensions | Area (sq ft) | 18x18 Tiles (10%) | 24x24 Tiles (10%) | Area (m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Apt Bedroom | 10 x 10 | 100 | 50 | 28 | 9.29 |
| Master Bedroom | 15 x 18 | 270 | 133 | 75 | 25.08 |
| Living Room | 15 x 20 | 300 | 148 | 83 | 27.87 |
| Open Plan Living | 20 x 25 | 500 | 245 | 138 | 46.45 |
| Basement | 20 x 30 | 600 | 294 | 166 | 55.74 |
| Small Office | 15 x 20 | 300 | 148 | 83 | 27.87 |
| School Classroom | 25 x 30 | 750 | 367 | 207 | 69.68 |
| Yoga Studio | 20 x 20 | 400 | 196 | 110 | 37.16 |
| Imperial | Metric (m) | Area (sq ft) | Area (m²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 x 10 ft | 3.05 x 3.05 m | 100 | 9.29 |
| 12 x 14 ft | 3.66 x 4.27 m | 168 | 15.61 |
| 15 x 20 ft | 4.57 x 6.10 m | 300 | 27.87 |
| 20 x 25 ft | 6.10 x 7.62 m | 500 | 46.45 |
| 20 x 30 ft | 6.10 x 9.14 m | 600 | 55.74 |
| 25 x 40 ft | 7.62 x 12.19 m | 1000 | 92.90 |
Carpet Tile floors offer a lightweight option compared to the usual rolled carpet. They are also known as square-shaped carpets. In short, they are squares that one cuts from wall-to-wall rolls and ties to create a Carpet Tile cover.
Some types have sticky backing while others are made up of simply core and covering. It is possible to even show them without glue or fixtures. Double-sided Carpet Tile tape works well for such use.
All About Carpet Tile Floors
For short-term solutions, one strip of two-inch wide Carpet Tile tape around the edges is enough, and the task ends.
Folks like Carpet Tile floors especially because of their easy handling. When one piece gets stained or destroyed, you just need to remove and replace only that part, not the whole floor. You can easily take them out, wash and replace them.
Like this they are a lot more handy than average carpets in many cases.
For offices and workspaces, Carpet Tile floors beat the traditional carpet in popularity. Ease of setup, refill and care are the main reasons. They work well in basement rooms, offices and playrooms.
It is possible to use them even in bedrooms. Some folks install them in bathrooms, because average floors feel cold under bare feet.
Beyond that, you can be creative with them. By using Carpet Tile floors of various colours, it is possible to design your own pattern for the home or office. Squares in gray tones alone give the space a nice luxury feel.
Carpet Tile absorbs also a bit of sound and is comfy to walk or stand on. That sound-gripping feature is actually a big advantage in busy places.
Even so, there are some downsides. Carpet Tile floors themselves are not very padded. The base floor must be completely flat.
In commercial buildings, the floor commonly needs to pass control against grooves, so that the install warranty stays valid. This can bee the most difficult stage for DIY folks. Also, if fat or oil falls on them, it is almost impossible to remove it.
Floors with cushion backing or heavy piles help with the comfort. Choices with low pile work great, because they cover the difference between hard floor and soft carpet. Hairs from pets stay on dense pile, which makes vacuuming easier.
Rubber base stops dirty residue on the surface.
Some Carpet Tile floors are designed for commercial use and are built to last a long time. They come in different styles and sizes with strong backings. Carpet Tile floors come in various prices, from cheap to fancy commercial.
For undergroundspaces that accidentally receive water, they are ideal, because damaged parts simply get swapped without repeating the whole thing.
