Square Footage Calculator
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Let’s calculate the Square Footage of your desired space!
How to Calculate Square Footage
- Measure length and widthMeasure the length and width of the room in feet (or meters/yards), keeping the tape measure straight along the wall.
- Multiply to get the areaMultiply length by width. For a 12 ft by 15 ft room, that is 12 x 15 = 180 square feet.
- Split irregular rooms into rectanglesFor an L-shaped or irregular room, divide it into two or more rectangles, measure each one separately, and add each as its own room above.
- Add up every roomRepeat for each room in the home — the calculator sums every room automatically for the total square footage.
What Counts as Square Footage?
When comparing listings or getting a home appraised, square footage usually refers to gross living area (GLA) — finished, heated space with standard ceiling height that's directly accessible from the main living area. Basements, garages, and porches are typically measured and listed separately, even when finished, since they don't count toward GLA under common appraisal standards like ANSI Z765.
Square Footage Conversions
- 1 sq ft = 0.0929 sq m
- 1 sq yd = 9 sq ft
- 1 sq yd = 0.836 sq m
- 1 sq m = 10.764 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is square footage, and why is it important?
Square footage refers to the total area of a flat surface, measured in square feet. It’s an essential metric used to determine the size of spaces like homes, rooms, or plots of land. Square footage is crucial for pricing properties, planning renovations, understanding usable space, and ensuring that projects meet specific size requirements
How do I accurately calculate the square footage of my room?
To prepare your room for virtual staging it is a good idea to calculate it’s square footage.This is how to do it easily. Firstly measure the length of the space, afterwards measure the width of the room, and then multiply those two numbers together. For irregular shapes, split them into rectangles and sum their areas. This will then give you the total square footage of the room.
What is the minimum square footage required for virtual staging?
There’s typically no minimum square footage for virtual staging. Even small spaces, such as studio apartments or home offices, can be virtually staged. The focus is on making the space look visually appealing, regardless of its size.
How does the total square footage of a property affect the pricing of virtual staging services?
Unlike traditional staging, virtual staging prices don't vary by square footage, a small room will cost the same as a large room. You can stage your home with Staged By AI with only 1$ per photo and you can even try it for free!
What's the difference between square footage and gross living area (GLA)?
Square footage is a general measurement of any area, while gross living area (GLA) is the specific portion that counts as finished, heated living space directly accessible from the main living area. Basements, garages, and porches are usually measured separately and excluded from GLA, even when finished.
How do I convert square feet to square meters or square yards?
1 square foot equals about 0.0929 square meters, and 1 square yard equals 9 square feet or about 0.836 square meters. Our calculator converts automatically — just switch between ft, yd, and m and your totals update instantly.
How do I measure the square footage of an irregularly shaped room?
Split the room into two or more rectangles, measure the length and width of each section separately, and add each one as its own room in the calculator. The total square footage is the sum of all sections.
Can I calculate the square footage of an entire house, not just one room?
Yes — add every room in the home one by one using the calculator, and it will keep a running total of the combined square footage across all rooms.