# Price per Square Foot Calculator

URL: https://speedycalculator.com/calculators/finance/price-per-square-foot/
Last updated: 2026-10-25

> The price per square foot calculator divides a home's or property's price by its floor area to give the price per square foot (and per square metre), so you can compare properties of different sizes.

## Inputs

- Price
- Floor area (ft², m²)

## Results

- Price per square foot
- Price per square metre

## Formula

```
Price per ft² = price ÷ area in ft²
Price per m² = price ÷ area in m²
```

## Explanation

Price per square foot is a quick comparison tool for homes, offices and land, but location, condition and lot size matter too – compare similar properties in the same neighbourhood.

### How to use the Price per Square Foot Calculator

- **Price**
- **Floor area**

Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.

### How it works

Enter the price and the area (choose square feet or metres).

### Tips

- Get a written loan estimate and compare the APR, not just the interest rate.
- Include property tax, insurance, HOA fees and maintenance in your monthly budget.
- A larger down payment lowers the payment and can remove mortgage insurance.
- Rates change daily – use a current quote for the most accurate result.

### Common mistakes to avoid

- Looking only at the monthly payment instead of the total cost of the loan.
- Forgetting closing costs and fees.
- Assuming home prices always rise.

### Inputs explained

FieldWhat to enterPriceAmount in your currencyFloor areaUnits: ft², m²

### What each result means

- **Price per square foot** = [Price]÷[Floor area]
- **Price per square metre** = [Price]÷([Floor area]÷10.763910416709722)

### Example values

How the main result changes when **Price** changes and everything else stays at the example values above:

PricePrice per square foot225,000125337,500187.5450,000250562,500312.5675,000375900,000500

## Worked example

Inputs — Price: $450,000; Floor area: 1,800 ft².

Results — **Price per square foot = $250.00**; Price per square metre = $2,690.98.

## FAQ

**How do I calculate price per square foot?**
Divide the price by the floor area in square feet.

**Is a lower price per square foot always better?**
Not necessarily – larger homes usually have lower prices per square foot.

**Should the garage count?**
Usually only finished, heated living space counts.

**What formula does the Price per Square Foot Calculator use?**
Price per ft² = price ÷ area in ft².