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Tile Calculation Practice
Complete the problems below to pratice calculating tile costs and overages.
Problem #1
How many tiles will you need for the following job? You will want to figure 20% overage because of the pattern used for laying the tile. You will be using 18 inch x 18 inch tiles. Measuremetns of the floor are
- Length = 20 ¼
- Width = 12 ½
Answers:
- Area of tile in square feet = ________
Answer:
- Area of room = ______
Answer:
- Number of tile needed = _____
Answer: 135
Problem #2
How many tiles will you need for the following job? You will want to figure 15% overage because of the pattern used for laying the tile. You will be using 16 inch x 16 inch tiles.
Answers:
- Area of tile in square feet = ______
Answer:
- Area of room = _______
Answer: 231 ft2
- Number of tile needed = _______
Answer: 150
Problem #3
How many tiles will you need for the following job? You will want to figure 20% overage because of the patter used for laying the tile. You will be using 12 inch x 12 inch tiles.
Answers:
- Area of tile in square feet = ______
Answer: 1 ft2
- Area of room = _____
Answer: 350 ft2
- Number of tile needed = ________
Answer: 420
Problem #4
How many tiles will you need for the following job? You will want to figure 15% overage because of the pattern used for laying the tile. This room has a stationary island that will not be tiled underneath. You will be using 24 inch x 18 inch tiles.
Answers:
- Area of tile in square feet = ______
Answer: 3 ft2
- Area of room = _______
Answer: 723 ft2
- Number of tile needed = ______
Answer: 278