🏷️ Cost Per Square Foot Calculator
Cost per square foot = total price ÷ area. Enter the price and the area to get the cost per square foot and per square metre. Enter your values below — results update instantly, entirely on your device.
350,000 ÷ 1,800
converted from /ft²
How the cost per square foot calculator works
Cost per unit area = total price ÷ area. Divide the price by the floor area to normalise it, so two differently sized options can be compared directly. The result is shown per square foot and per square metre (1 ft² = 0.092903 m²).
Example: A $350,000 home of 1,800 ft² is 350,000 ÷ 1,800 ≈ $194.44 per square foot, or about $2,093 per square metre.
Price per square foot is the standard way to compare real estate, rents and materials of different sizes, but it ignores quality, location, condition and layout — treat it as one input, not the whole decision. For rentals, divide the monthly rent by the area to compare listings.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate cost per square foot?
Divide the total price by the area in square feet: a $350,000 home of 1,800 ft² is 350,000 ÷ 1,800 ≈ $194 per square foot. It normalises price so differently sized options compare fairly.
Why compare price per square foot?
It puts homes, rentals or materials of different sizes on the same scale, so you can see which is objectively more expensive per unit of space rather than just by sticker price.
What are its limitations?
Price per square foot ignores location, condition, quality of finish, layout and land. A well-located, renovated home can be worth a higher price per square foot — use it as one factor among several.
How do I get cost per square metre?
Divide the price by the area in square metres, or switch the unit selector — this tool shows both per square foot and per square metre automatically.
Can I use this for rent?
Yes — enter the monthly rent as the price and the unit's area to get rent per square foot, a handy way to compare apartment listings of different sizes.
Is this cost per square foot calculator accurate and private?
Yes. It uses the standard published formula, shows its working under every result, and computes locally in your browser — your inputs are never sent to a server, and the page works offline.