Square Footage Calculator

Calculate the area in square feet (or other units) for rectangles, circles, triangles, trapezoids, and L-shapes.

Shape & Inputs

Area
300.00 ft²
27.87 m²  |  33.33 yd²

All Unit Results

UnitValue
Square Feet (ft²)300.00
Square Meters (m²)27.87
Square Yards (yd²)33.33
Square Inches (in²)43,200
Acres300.000000
Hectares0.002787

Area Reference

SpaceTypical ft²
Studio apartment400–600
1-bedroom apt550–900
2-bedroom apt900–1,200
3-bedroom home1,500–2,500
Standard lot6,000–9,000
Basketball court4,700
Tennis court2,808
Football field48,000
Acre43,560

Calculate square footage for any room or space with our free calculator, useful for flooring, painting, carpeting, or general real estate purposes.

How It Works

For rectangular spaces: Square Footage = Length × Width. For irregular shapes, break the space into rectangular sections, calculate each separately, then sum the totals.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. 1) Enter the length and width of your space
  2. 2) For irregular rooms, calculate each section separately and add them together
  3. 3) Click Calculate to see total square footage

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate square footage for a circular area?

Use π × radius² (radius being half the diameter) rather than the standard length × width formula for rectangles.

Does this convert to square meters too?

Many calculators offer unit conversion; check for a units toggle if you need square meters instead of square feet.

How much extra material should I buy based on square footage?

This depends on your project, flooring often needs 5-10% extra for cuts and waste, similar to tile calculations.

How do I measure an irregularly shaped room accurately?

Divide the room into rectangular or triangular sections you can measure individually, calculate each section's area, then sum them for the total.