Ceiling Tile Count Calculator
Tiles = ceiling area / tile area, plus grid-feet for the suspended grid.
Result
Ceiling tiles
150
600 ft² ÷ 4 ft²/tile.
- Area600 ft²
- Tile size4 ft²
- Tiles150
- Main runners (~LF)150
- Cross tees (~LF)300
Step-by-step
- Tiles = ⌈600 / 4⌉ = 150. Add ~5% extras for cuts at edges.
How to use this calculator
- Enter ceiling area.
- Pick tile size.
- Read tile and grid LF estimates.
About this calculator
Suspended ("acoustic") ceiling tiles drop into a metal grid hung 4-12" below the structural ceiling. 2×2 tiles are most common in offices; 2×4 in commercial. The grid uses main runners every 4 ft and cross tees every 2 ft. Add ~5% extra tiles for edge cuts.
Frequently asked
2×2 standard for offices and finer-grain looks. 2×4 cheaper per ft², common in retail/industrial.
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