Question 1

How do I calculate square footage?

Accepted Answer

For a rectangular room: length × width. For a circular area: π × radius². For a triangle: (base × height) ÷ 2. Always use the same unit for both measurements, and the result is in that unit squared.

Question 2

How do I measure an L-shaped or irregular room?

Accepted Answer

Split the room into rectangles, calculate each one, and add the areas together. For very irregular shapes, divide into triangles.

Question 3

How do I convert square meters to square feet?

Accepted Answer

Multiply square meters by 10.7639 to get square feet. To go the other way, multiply square feet by 0.0929 to get square meters.

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