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Roof Tile Calculator.
Estimate roof tile quantity from roof area, tiles per square metre and waste allowance. Free online tool for UK construction and trade teams.
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Instant Results
Tiles required
880tiles
Estimated roof tiles including waste.
Net tiles
800tiles
Tile count before waste allowance.
Explanation
What this calculates
Use the measured roof area and the tile coverage rate from the supplier, then add a waste allowance for cuts, breakage and site handling.
Formula
Tiles = roof area x tiles per m2 x (1 + waste %)
Inputs are validated on screen and converted where unit options are available.
Worked Example
Example result
An 80 m2 roof at 10 tiles/m2 with 10% waste needs about 880 tiles.
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Related FAQs
Can I enter pack coverage instead?
Use packs per m2, which is 1 divided by pack coverage.
From Insulation Calculator
Does this check U-values?
No. Use project design and compliance requirements for thermal performance.
From Insulation Calculator
Does this include mortar?
No. Estimate mortar separately using supplier rates or your estimator's norms.
From Block Calculator
Should I include waste?
Yes. Cutting, breakage and site handling usually need an allowance.
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Calculator questions.
Does this include ridge, hip or verge tiles?
No. Estimate fittings, trims, battens and membrane separately from the main field tile quantity.
Should I use plan area or pitched area?
Use the actual pitched roof area or a take-off value that already reflects the roof pitch.
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