Calculating Square Footage
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For any new job or project, your calculations must be precise to ensure that the materials are fabricated to your exact specifications. It’s not as tough as it sounds! Our simple method will make calculating square footage much easier for you.
Tape Measure
Pencil
Paper
01.
Measure
Use a tape measure to determine the width and the length of your rectangular area. Make sure you’re measuring in feet!
02.
Write
Be sure to write down each measurement as you go along so you don’t forget them.
03.
Multiply
For a rectangular space, multiply the length by the width. Remember: length x width = area. This will yield the square footage.
04.
Different Shapes
To calculate the square footage of a triangular area, measure the base and the height, multiply those numbers, then divide it by two. Base x height / 2 = area
For the square footage of a circular area, measure the middle of the circle, or the diameter, then use this formula: pi x half the diameter squared, or π x (d/2)2