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Linear foot calculation converts square footage to linear footage by dividing the area by the width. This is commonly used in construction, flooring, and materials estimation where products are sold by linear foot but coverage is measured in square feet.
The calculator uses the linear foot formula:
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Explanation: This calculation determines how many linear feet of material are needed to cover a specific square footage area, given the width of the material.
Details: Accurate linear foot calculation is essential for material estimation, cost calculation, and project planning in construction, flooring installation, fencing, and other building projects where materials are sold by linear measurement.
Tips: Enter the total square footage and the width in feet. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the linear footage required.
Q1: When would I need to calculate linear feet from square feet?
A: This calculation is useful when purchasing materials like flooring, lumber, fencing, or countertops that are sold by linear foot but need to cover a specific area.
Q2: Does the width need to be in the same unit as square footage?
A: Yes, both measurements should be in the same unit system (feet for both width and area measurements).
Q3: Can I use this for metric measurements?
A: This calculator uses imperial units (feet). For metric, you would need to convert square meters to linear meters using the same formula.
Q4: What if my material has a pattern that requires waste allowance?
A: This calculator provides the exact measurement. You should add a waste factor (typically 10-15%) for pattern matching, cuts, and errors.
Q5: Is linear foot the same as square foot?
A: No, linear foot measures length, while square foot measures area. Linear foot becomes square foot when multiplied by width.