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	8/6/2009 8:35:50 AM permalink • report to moderator
cody1111 Posts 1	I'm trying to figure out how much tile I will need for above my kitchen sink, stove and countertop. I measured each section's height and width in inches. I multiplied each section out to get numbers for each individual section. I now have a total of 2,411 square inches. I divided that buy 12 to get the number of square feet that I need. I came up with 200 square feet of tile needed. Did I do that right? I'm very new at this!
	8/27/2009 10:12:05 PM permalink • report to moderator
Guest	Actually, if I understand correctly, you should have divided your total square inches by 144 to get your total # of square feet. Note that 1' X 1'= 1 square foot. This is the same as saying 12" x12" = 144 square inches . Divide 144 sq inches by 144 and you get 1 square foot. Remember to buy extra to allow for waste, especially if you are installing on the diagonal.
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