Handmade Ceramic Tile Sizes: 2x4, 4x4, 2x6, Square & subway (2024)

FAQs

How many 4x4 tiles make a square foot? ›

A 2x4 tile is rectangular with dimensions of 2 feet by 4 feet. In metric units, it is equivalent to 600mm X 1200mm. 2x4 tiles are a versatile and contemporary choice for various interior design projects.

As a rule, floor tile is typically 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch thick. Wall tile tends to be thinner and available in squares (3 inches to 6 inches). Mosaic tiles are usually the smallest tile, available in 2-inch squares. The most popular and readily available tile sizes are (in inches) 12 x 12, 16 x 16, 12 x 24 and 18 x 18.

Multiply a single tile's length and width to determine how much area it covers. Then divide that number by 144 to convert it to feet. Finally, divide the total square footage of the space by the single tile square footage.

In 1964, size standards, maximum moisture content, and naming were agreed upon. The nominal 2x4 thus became the actual 1-½ x 3-½ inch board. People in the industry were able to sell “2x4s” with 34% less volume at a lower price to compete with alternatives.

The new 4X4 isn't exactly like its predecessors… It's gotten a few tweaks and facelifts that have modernized its look. Marilyn Wright, our showroom designer with over 20 years experience designing kitchens and bathrooms says, “They're the new hot tile.

What size is Subway style tile? ›

What Size Are Subway Tiles? Traditionally, subway tile is 3 x 6 inches. However, sizes for subway tile have expanded to include many other sizes. The general rule is any wall tile with a 1 to 2 size can be styled as a subway tile: 2 x 4, 4 x 8, 6 x 12.

The standard guidelines break it down this way: A 3/16-inch to 1/4-inch V-notch trowel works best for up to 4.5-inch mosaic or wall tile. A 1/4-inch by 1/4-inch Square-notch trowel should be used for 4-inch to 8-inch tile. A 1/4-inch by 3/8-inch Square or U-notch works for 8-inch to 16-inch tile.

600x1200mm or 2X4 as they are popularly known is a tile size that is trending across markets and for all spaces be it residential or commercial be it for your bathroom floors or livingroom floors.

12''x12'' Squares

1-foot square tiles may be among the top contenders for the most popular tile size. This option is very commonly used on floors, especially in bathrooms and kitchens. You'll also find 12-inch tiles in entryways and living areas. Some can even be placed on walls!

If that is (as I suspect) 4" x 4", you need 9 for each square foot, thus 90 overall - if they fit the region you wish to tile perfectly.

So, for a 4x4 square, the area is 4 feet × 4 feet, which equals 16 square feet.

Divide the total area of the room/space by the total area of the tile that you have chosen for that room. For example, if the size of the tile is 1 sq. ft., you will need 120 tiles to cover a space of 120 sq. ft.

This is simply the square footage of the space divided by the area of each tile. For example, if the square footage of the space is 120 square feet and each tile is 12 inches by 12 inches, the calculation would be 120 square feet / (12 inches x 12 inches) = 120 square feet / 144 square inches = 0.83 tiles.

The number of square feet is first divided by “2.8” which is the number of square feet covered by one 20 x 20 inch tile. Take that result and multiply times 1.15 to get the number of tiles you will need if you allow for trim and pattern matching.