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Do you know your home’s exact square footage?<\/p>\n

If you don’t, you’re far from alone. While square footage is one of the most important data points to know about a home, there’s a lot of confusion about how to measure it. And first-hand accounts from homebuyers tell us you can’t necessarily trust<\/a> the square footage that’s claimed on a home listing.<\/p>\n

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This ultimate guide is one that every homeowner and renter needs. Here’s what we’ll cover below:<\/p>\n

How to calculate square footage<\/a><\/p>\n

The importance of knowing square footage<\/a><\/p>\n

Free square footage calculator<\/a><\/p>\n

How to estimate square footage<\/a><\/p>\n

How to determine how much square footage you need<\/a><\/p>\n

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How to calculate square footage<\/h2>\n

Calculating square footage is, luckily, pretty simple. You just multiply the length of a room or house in feet by the width in feet.<\/p>\n

The basic formula for square feet:<\/p>\n

Length x Width = total area square footage<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, that equation only applies to rooms and homes that are rectangular or square. If your home has any odd-shaped rooms, things get a lot more complicated.<\/p>\n

It seems like a straightforward question: How do you calculate square footage in your home?<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, the answer isn’t as straightforward as you’d think. For different purposes (like sale listings) states regulate what parts of a home should be measured, and what parts shouldn’t. Here’s what you need to know.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

The below methods and tips will work well if you have all or mostly rectangular rooms. If you have any more complex spaces and you aren’t particularly skilled in math, we recommend leaving the square footage calculation to an expert (like an appraiser), or consulting your home’s floor plan.<\/p>\n

Tools needed to measure square footage<\/h3>\n

There are a few different ways you can measure your square footage.<\/p>\n