About this calculator
The Square footage calculator allows you to calculate an area in square feet in addition to convert it to other units like determining the number of square feet in an acre.
How to use the square footage calculator
Using the square footage calculator is straight forward:
- Enter the width: Input the width of the area in feet.
- Enter the length: Input the length of the area in feet.
- Enter the quantity: Specify how many identical areas you want to calculate.
- That's it,The calculator will automatically compute the total area in square feet.
And if you want to estimate costs just:
- Enter the unit price: Input the cost per square foot of the material you plan to use.
- The calculator multiplies the area by the unit price and quantity to show the total cost.
What is a square foot?
Square foot, also spelled as ft2 or commonly abbreviated as sq ft is a unit of area that is employed in both the imperial and U.S. customary measurement systems. It is the square area with sides of one-foot length. This straightforward idea renders it a convenient unit to be used in daily activities particularly in real estate, construction, interior design and home improvement. When you think of a square foot, think of a small square that you draw on the floor, one side being a foot long. The total area of that square is only one square foot.
The significance of the square feet is that they are used to explain the area taken by a space in a manner that is tangible as well as easy to comprehend. Square feet are used whether in describing a room, a floor plan, a piece of land or even a bit of carpet. Due to the connection between this measure and the foot, which is a common unit of length, it is easy to use to estimate quantities needed, layout revitalization, and comprehend property sizes. As an example, when purchasing flooring, it is known that the square feet of a room would determine that you purchase enough material to cover the total area.