For example if your space is 48 width x 18 height 864.
How to measure for kitchen backsplash tile.
Be sure to measure every area that needs tile and add them together.
Tiling your backsplash is an easy way to update your kitchen.
This will be your minimum waste allowance.
How to calculate backsplash tile.
We ll walk you throught the steps for measuring your kitchen backsplash in preparation for your tile installation.
Be sure to write this down and always round up to calculate the square inches simply multiply the height times the width.
864 144 6 square feet.
Let the size of your backsplash dictate what ratio you will use on the graph paper.
First you ll need to figure out the total area of your backsplash in square inches.
To find this number you ll need to grab your measuring tape and measure the height and width of your backsplash.
However if your measurements aren t that straight forward you ll want to use the graph paper to sketch out a replica of your area.
Find the total backsplash area in square inches.
Multiply the width and height to find the total area in inches then divide by 144 to find the amount of square feet needed amount of inches in a square foot.
Add 7 percent to the total area.
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3696 x 0 07 259.
If your backsplash is a rectangle then all you need to do is write down the width in inches and the length in inches.