Price per Square Foot Calculator
Calculate price per square foot, total cost or area from any two known values.
What is Price per Square Foot Calculator?
Calculate price per square foot, total project cost or area when any two values are known. It works for property comparisons, flooring, construction and renovation estimates.
Price per square foot formula
Price per square foot = total price ÷ total square feet. For example, $480,000 ÷ 2,000 ft² = $240/ft².
Find total price
If price per square foot and area are known, multiply them to estimate total cost.
Find area
If total cost and unit price are known, divide total cost by price per square foot to estimate the corresponding area.
Use the result as a comparison
Price per square foot is useful for comparing options, but actual construction and property costs can vary because of location, materials, condition and scope.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate price per square foot?
Divide the total price by the total square footage.
How do I calculate total cost from price per square foot?
Multiply the price per square foot by the number of square feet.
Can I use this for construction estimates?
Yes as a planning estimate, but real project costs can vary by materials, labor and scope.