Tile for a 5x8 Floor: How Many Tiles?

A 5 × 8 ft floor is 40 sq ft. With 12 × 12 inch tiles laid straight and 10% extra for cuts and breakage, buy 44 tiles. Change the tile size or layout below.

44 tiles (12×12 in)

Tiles: 44
Area: 40 sq ft
Area with waste: 44 sq ft (10% for a straight layout)

Keep a few spare tiles for future repairs; dye lots change between batches.
Grout joints are ignored, which leaves a little extra margin.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 12x12 tiles for a 5x8 floor?

44 tiles including 10% waste.

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