Area Calculator

About Area Calculator

The construction area calculator multiplies length by width and converts the result into common area units.

How to Use

The construction area calculator multiplies length by width and converts the result into common area units. Enter the Length and Width values and review the Square feet, Square yards, and Square meters outputs after you calculate.

  1. Open the calculator : Use Area Calculator from the Construction category.
  2. Check the inputs : Review the required values and any optional settings.
  3. Read the formula : Use the formula and notes below to understand how the result is produced.

Common Questions

What formula does the Area Calculator use?

Area = length x width.

How do you calculate the square footage of a room?

To find the square footage of a standard rectangular room, simply measure the length and the width of the room in feet and multiply those two numbers together. For complex layouts, split the room into smaller rectangles, calculate each separately, and add them together.

Inputs

  • Length
  • Width

Outputs

  • Square feet
  • Square yards
  • Square meters

Formula

Area = length x width.