Price Per Square Foot Calculator
Two homes can have wildly different price tags yet cost almost the same per unit of space — and a cheaper home can actually be the more expensive one once you account for size. The price per square foot collapses total price and floor area into a single comparable number, the standard yardstick agents and appraisers use to judge whether a listing is fairly priced. This calculator gives you that figure plus its metric equivalent, in any currency you choose at the top of the page.
- Total price
- $300,000.00
- Area
- 1,500
- Price per sq ft
- $200.00
- Price per sq metre
- $2,152.78
At 200 per square foot (2,153 per square metre), you can compare this listing directly against others regardless of total size. A bigger home at the same total price has a lower price per square foot — the per-unit figure is what reveals which listing is really the better value.
How it works
The calculation is deliberately simple: divide the total price by the floor area in square feet. The result is the cost of each square foot of the property. Because it normalises away the total size, it lets you line up a compact apartment against a sprawling house and see which delivers more space for your money.
To make the figure useful outside markets that quote in square feet, the calculator also converts to price per square metre. One square foot equals 0.092903 square metres, so dividing the per-square-foot price by that factor gives the per-square-metre price. That lets you compare listings across countries that use different units without doing the conversion by hand.
A word on what the metric does and does not capture. Price per square foot is excellent for comparing like with like — similar properties in the same area — but it is blind to quality, condition, layout, outdoor space, and location premiums. A renovated home and a fixer-upper of identical size will show the same per-foot price at the same listing price, even though they are not equally good value. Use the figure as a fast first filter, then judge the intangibles separately. Be consistent about which area you measure, too: gross floor area, carpet area, and built-up area can differ substantially, and comparing one against another produces misleading numbers.
Price per square foot = total price ÷ area in square feet. Price per square metre = price per square foot ÷ 0.092903 (since 1 square foot = 0.092903 square metres).
Worked example
A home listed at 300,000 with 1,500 square feet of floor area works out to 300,000 ÷ 1,500 = 200 per square foot. Converting to metric, that is 200 ÷ 0.092903 ≈ 2,153 per square metre. If a nearby listing covers 2,000 square feet for 360,000, its price per square foot is 180 — lower, so despite the higher sticker price it offers more space per unit of money.
Things to watch out for
If you enter zero area the calculator cannot divide and returns an error, since price per square foot is undefined without a size. Make sure the area you type matches how the listing is measured — mixing gross, built-up, and carpet area produces figures that are not comparable. The metric ignores condition, finish, and location, so two identical per-foot prices can represent very different value; treat it as a starting filter, not the final word.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate price per square foot?+
Divide the total price by the floor area in square feet. For example, 300,000 over 1,500 square feet is 200 per square foot. The calculator also converts this to a per-square-metre figure for markets that use metric units.
Is a lower price per square foot always better?+
Not necessarily. A lower per-foot price means more space for your money, but it says nothing about condition, layout, finish, or location. Use it as a quick comparison filter, then weigh the qualitative factors separately.
How do I convert to price per square metre?+
Divide the price per square foot by 0.092903, because one square foot equals 0.092903 square metres. The calculator shows both figures so you can compare listings quoted in either unit.
Which area should I use?+
Use the same measurement basis for every property you compare — gross floor area, built-up area, or carpet area. Mixing definitions produces per-foot prices that cannot be compared fairly.
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Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational and informational purposes only and provides estimates, not financial advice. Interest rates, taxes, fees, and local rules vary and change over time. Confirm figures with a qualified professional before making any financial decision.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-22