Price Per Square Foot Calculator
Calculate the price per square foot (or square metre) of a property or building project.
Last updated · View algorithm, constants and default inputs (JSON)
About this calculator
Price per square foot is the standard way to compare properties of different sizes. It is also the fastest sanity check on whether a listing is priced in line with its neighbours.
Worked example
calculated with the default values below
Total price 450,000 $ · Area 2,000 sq ft Price per square foot 225.00 $ · Price per 100 square feet 22,500.00 $
General background references
Disclaimer
These calculators give estimates for general information only. They are not financial, tax or investment advice and do not take your personal circumstances into account. Before borrowing, investing or filing, confirm the numbers with a qualified adviser in your jurisdiction.
Implementation source
This record describes the implementation used by this page. It is not independent validation. External references, when available, support only the stated formula or definition; estimates and custom rules retain their own assumptions.
Formula and variables
u = P ÷ A; u₁₀₀ = u × 100
- P
- Total price
- A
- Area (ft²)
- u
- Price per square foot
- u₁₀₀
- Price per 100 ft²
Returns 0 when the area is 0.
Frequently asked questions
What does the price per 100 square feet figure show?
Price per square foot is total price divided by area; price per 100 square feet is the same unit rate multiplied by 100. Neither figure reveals a home’s size by itself, so compare the area input as well.