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Square Footage Calculator

Enter length and width below to instantly get square footage.

Square Footage
180 sq ft

How to Calculate Square Footage

Square footage = length × width.

Worked example

A room 12 ft long and 15 ft wide.

12 × 15 = 180

Square footage: 180 sq ft

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate square footage?

Multiply the length by the width, both measured in feet: square footage = length × width.

How do you calculate square footage for a room measured in inches?

Convert each measurement to feet first by dividing by 12, then multiply length × width — or multiply in inches and divide the result by 144 (12²).

How do you find total square footage across multiple rooms?

Calculate the square footage of each room separately, then add all the results together.

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