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Square footage

Area in square feet: length times width. Square footage is an area in square feet.

By the Squaremetry team · Updated · How we calculate

Definition

Definition

Area in square feet: length times width.

What it means

Square footage is an area in square feet. For a rectangle, multiply the length by the width in feet; for other shapes, split them into rectangles and add them up. One square foot is 0.0929 m².

Compared with other terms

Table: related terms compared
TermWhat it includes
Square footageArea in square feet: length times width.
Floor planA drawing of the rooms of one floor, seen from above.
Gross living area (GLA)Finished area above grade, from the outside walls.
Read the guide: How to measure square footage

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