Square footage

Square footage: use length, width. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.

Inputs

Use the units shown

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RESULT
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Formula & explanation
Area = length × width

Variables & units

Length
ft · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
Width
ft · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000

Worked example

12 ft by 10 ft is 120 ft².

Assumptions

Rectangular horizontal area only. Add separate rectangles for irregular spaces.

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