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Square footage calculation determines the total area of a house by summing the area of all individual rooms. It's calculated by multiplying the length and width of each room and adding all the results together.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: Each room's area is calculated separately, then all areas are added together to get the total square footage of the house.
Details: Accurate square footage is crucial for property valuation, real estate transactions, renovation planning, and determining property taxes. It also helps in calculating material requirements for flooring, painting, and other home improvement projects.
Tips: Measure each room's length and width in feet. Enter the measurements for each room. You can add multiple rooms using the "Add Another Room" button. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What rooms should be included in square footage calculation?
A: Typically, all finished living areas including bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms. Garages, unfinished basements, and porches are usually excluded.
Q2: How do you measure irregularly shaped rooms?
A: Divide irregular rooms into rectangular sections, calculate each section's area, then sum them together.
Q3: Does square footage include wall thickness?
A: Standard practice is to measure from the interior walls, excluding wall thickness.
Q4: How accurate should measurements be?
A: For most purposes, measurements to the nearest inch or centimeter are sufficient. Professional assessments may require more precise measurements.
Q5: Are there different standards for calculating square footage?
A: Yes, different countries and real estate markets may have slightly different standards for what counts as livable square footage.