Backsplash Calculator
Tile count and cost for a backsplash by wall dimensions.
Tiles needed
21.0 sq ft of backsplash
Wall area21.0 sq ft
Estimated material + install$315 – $840
How this is calculated
Backsplash area is wall length times height (typically 18 inches for a standard counter-to-cabinet backsplash). We apply a 15% waste allowance for cuts around outlets and corners.
Typical costs
Installed backsplash cost commonly lands at $15–40 per sq ft. Labor alone is typically $10–25 per sq ft, and a basic ceramic or subway tile starts at roughly $11 per sq ft installed. Natural stone, glass, metal, or handmade tile can push this to $40–60+ per sq ft.
Estimate only — outlet cutouts and accent details aren't factored into the tile count.