Tile for a kitchen backsplash

A typical kitchen backsplash is 15-40 sq ft. Calculator pre-filled for 30 sq ft with 6x6 tiles.

Area to tile (sq ft)

Tile size (inches square)

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Grout joint width (in)

Material Totals

Tiles needed33 tiles

Thinset (50lb bags, ~40 sq ft each)1 bags

Grout (25lb bags, ~50 sq ft each)1 bags

Printable Shopping List

Area / Tile size30 sq ft / 12x12

Tiles33 tiles

Thinset (50lb bags)1 bags

Grout (25lb bags)1 bags

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Kitchen backsplashes are one of the highest-impact DIY projects per dollar. Use unsanded grout for joints under 1/8 inch. For subway tile (which often comes in sheets), divide total area by the sheet coverage instead of individual tile count.