Square Footage Calculator

Calculate the square footage of a room, lot, or rectangular space — with an optional cost estimate.

A simple length × width calculation

For a rectangular space, square footage is just length × width. The quantity field lets you total up several identical rooms or sections at once — useful for flooring, tiling, or paint jobs that span more than one room.

Estimating project cost

Enter a price per square foot — for materials like flooring, turf, or paint coverage — and the calculator multiplies it by the total area to give a rough project cost. This is an estimate only; always check actual material coverage rates and add a margin for waste and cuts.

For triangular, circular, or other non-rectangular spaces, use our Area Calculator, which supports more shapes.

Common questions

Can I mix units for length and width?

Yes — each dimension converts independently before the area is calculated, so entering length in feet and width in meters works correctly.

How do I calculate an irregular room?

Split it into rectangles (or other simple shapes), calculate each separately, and add the results together.

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