Checkerboard Tile Purchase calculator.
Count an actual two-color alternating grid rather than splitting area equally.
Your inputs
Use measurements from your plan and properties from your chosen product. Any prefilled values are illustrative.
A clear estimate starts here.
Enter your dimensions and product details to see the quantity and purchase breakdown.
Formula and assumptions
How this calculation works.
An odd-by-odd grid gives the starting color one extra position. Each color is rounded to its own whole pack after its exact position count.
A worked example
Illustrative inputs only. Product properties and design dimensions are not recommendations for your project.
- Specified grid columns
- 3
- Specified grid rows
- 3
- Tiles per first color pack
- 4
- Tiles per second color pack
- 4
- Top-left tile color
- First color
Total color-specific packs: 3
Counts supplied tile positions, including any edge pieces already represented in the grid. Cuts and reusable offcuts are not optimised.
Before you purchase
Use dimensions from your plan and properties from your chosen product. Any design spacing, section or fixing pattern must already be specified.
An odd-by-odd grid gives the starting color one extra position. Each color is rounded to its own whole pack after its exact position count.
Dimensions, quantities, prices, timing and product properties are supplied by you. This tool does not select construction specifications or assess structural, electrical or hydraulic suitability.
Method: dimensional arithmetic and user-supplied specifications. Software checks: 2026-10-04. Calculation and review policy.