Square Footage Calculator
Calculate area and material requirements
Rooms
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300.0 ft²
Total Square Footage
Room Breakdown:
Living Room:300.0 ft²
Material Estimates:
Paint Needed2 gallons
Based on 8ft ceiling height
Flooring Needed330.0 ft²
Includes 10% extra for waste
Cost Estimates:
Paint:$70.00
Flooring:$2,310.00
Total:$2,380.00
Understanding Square Footage
Measurement Tips
- • Measure wall-to-wall
- • Include closets and nooks
- • Exclude unfinished spaces
- • Round to nearest inch
- • Double-check measurements
Common Uses
- • Real estate listings
- • Flooring installation
- • Paint estimation
- • Room planning
- • Property tax assessment
Material Planning
Paint
- • One gallon ≈ 400 sq ft
- • Two coats recommended
- • Account for trim
- • Consider primer
Flooring
- • Add 10% for waste
- • Consider patterns
- • Account for transitions
- • Plan for baseboards
Cost Factors
- • Material quality
- • Labor costs
- • Room complexity
- • Regional pricing