How much backsplash tile do I need for a kitchen?

The average residential kitchen has between 30 to 45 square feet of backsplash area between countertops and upper cabinets.

Guided Multi-Calculator Workflow

Kitchen Renovation Material & Cost Estimator

Accurately plan your kitchen renovation. Enter your kitchen dimensions to compute flooring box requirements, backsplash tile quantities, primer, washable wall paint, and hardware.

Step 1: Enter Project Dimensions

Shared across all tools

Length (ft)

Width (ft)

Height (ft)

Step 2: Select Material Finish Grade

Calculators Flowing Into This Project:

✓ Flooring CalculatorCascaded

✓ Tile (Backsplash) CalculatorCascaded

✓ Paint CalculatorCascaded

✓ Cabinet Hardware CalculatorCascaded

Consolidated Bill of Materials

Estimated Total Material Cost (STANDARD)

$1,133 – $50,000,000,002,677

Covers 192 sq ft (17.8 m²) project footprint

Flooring

Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)

192 sq ft with 10% waste

11 boxes$614 – $1440

Backsplash

Glazed Ceramic Backsplash Tile

~50 sq ft with 15% cut waste

58 sq ft$300 – $900

Walls & Ceiling

Scuff-Resistant Kitchen Paint

Washable satin or semi-gloss

2.47 gallons$123.50000000000001 – $197.60000000000002

Cabinetry

Drawer Pulls & Knobs

Standard 24-piece kitchen cabinet set

24 pieces$96 – $336

Material estimates only — does not include demolition, permits, contractor labor, or specialty tools. Local building code and freight delivery charges vary.

Kitchen Remodel Remodel FAQs

Minor DIY kitchen updates average $8,000 to $15,000. Full kitchen renovations with new cabinets, quartz countertops, and appliances range from $25,000 to $65,000+.