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Square Footage & Area Calculator

Calculate the area of rooms, plots and surfaces — rectangles, circles, triangles and trapezoids — in square feet, square metres, square yards and acres, with material cost.

How to use

  1. 1Pick the shape and the unit you measured in.
  2. 2Enter the dimensions; add a price per square foot or metre to estimate cost.

How it's calculated

Rectangle = length × width. Circle = π × r². Triangle = base × height ÷ 2. Trapezoid = (a + b) ÷ 2 × height. 1 m² = 10.7639 ft²; 1 acre = 43,560 ft².

Frequently asked questions

How do I measure an L-shaped room?

Split it into two rectangles, calculate each, and add them together.

How much extra flooring should I buy?

Add 5–10% for cuts and waste, or 15% for diagonal layouts and patterned tiles.

How many square feet are in a square metre?

10.7639. To convert m² to ft², multiply by 10.7639; to go the other way, divide.