Square Footage Calculator

Calculate room areas and total square footage. Supports multiple shapes and unit conversion.

Unit:
Total Area
Quick Answer

For a rectangular room, multiply length by width. A 12 ft × 15 ft room = 180 sq ft. For L-shaped rooms, split into two rectangles and add the areas. For triangles: (base × height) ÷ 2. For circles: π × radius². Add all rooms together for total square footage.

How to calculate square footage

For a rectangle, multiply length by width. A 12 ft x 15 ft bedroom is 180 sq ft. For a triangle, multiply base by height then divide by 2. For a circle, multiply pi (3.14159) by the radius squared. For irregular rooms, break them into simpler shapes, calculate each, and add the results.

Square feet vs. square meters

1 square meter = 10.764 square feet. A 1,000 sq ft apartment is about 92.9 m². The US and a few other countries use square feet; most of the world uses square meters. This calculator shows both.

Common uses

Square footage is used for flooring estimates (tiles, hardwood, carpet), paint coverage calculations (1 gallon typically covers 350-400 sq ft), real estate listings, and material ordering. Add 10-15% to flooring estimates for cuts and waste.

Frequently asked questions

How do you calculate square footage of a room?

Measure length and width in feet, then multiply. A 12 ft x 15 ft room = 180 sq ft. For L-shaped rooms, split into two rectangles and add the areas.

How do you calculate total square footage of a house?

Measure each room, add them together. Include hallways and closets. Whether to include a garage or basement depends on local real estate convention.

How many square feet are in a square meter?

1 square meter = 10.764 square feet. Multiply square meters by 10.764 to convert to square feet.