"If you're looking to add a useful life skill to your metaphorical tool kit, consider learning how to calculate square footage. There are countless situations when calculating how many square feet are in a space comes in handy, from renting or buying a home to furnishing a place. The ability to calculate square footage also unlocks the door to lots of DIY projects."
"To help teach you how to calculate square footage and how to use this knowledge to your advantage, we consulted two experts who work with this metric every single day: Greer Bronson, a Los Angeles-based real estate agent for AKG Christie's International Real Estate, and Anne McDonald, a Minneapolis-based interior designer with a background in construction. Thanks to their insight, we've outlined everything you need to know."
"Square footage is the two-dimensional area of a space measured in square feet (which is sometimes denoted as sq. ft.). It's the total area of every bit of floor in a room, home, or building. The term "usable square footage" is often used in real estate or interior design settings to describe the portion of the square footage that can actually be lived in, so it wouldn't include an unfinished basement or a technical closet."
Square footage is two-dimensional area measured in square feet. Use length multiplied by width to calculate for rectangular spaces. Non-rectangular rooms require breaking the space into rectangles or other shapes and summing their areas. Usable square footage excludes unfinished areas like basements and technical closets. Begin by measuring length and width with a tape measure; height is not used. Accurate measurements are essential for renting, buying, furnishing, and DIY projects. Adjust measurements for alcoves, closets, and irregular boundaries to produce reliable area totals. When spaces are complex, use grid methods, triangle formulas, or professional measurement tools for improved precision.
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