1. What is Square Footage?

Square footage is a measurement of area calculated by multiplying length by width in feet. It's commonly used in real estate, construction, and interior design to describe the size of a space.

2. How to Measure a Bedroom

To accurately measure your bedroom:

Steps:

• Measure the longest wall (length) in feet
• Measure the perpendicular wall (width) in feet
• Multiply these two measurements
• For irregular rooms, divide into rectangles and calculate each separately

Note: Always measure to the nearest inch (0.083 feet) for accuracy.

3. Why Calculate Square Footage?

Importance: Knowing your bedroom's square footage helps with:

• Buying the right amount of flooring or paint
• Proper furniture placement and space planning
• HVAC system sizing for proper heating/cooling
• Real estate valuation and rental pricing

4. Using the Calculator

Tips:

• Enter measurements in feet (e.g., 12.5 for 12 feet 6 inches)
• For L-shaped rooms, calculate each rectangle separately and add the results
• Measure wall-to-wall, not baseboard-to-baseboard

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Should I include closets in the measurement?
A: Yes, include all closet space within the bedroom as part of the total square footage.

Q2: How do I measure for carpet or flooring?
A: Add 10% to your total square footage to account for cutting waste and pattern matching.

Q3: What's the average bedroom size?
A: Standard bedrooms range from 120-200 sq ft, master bedrooms often 200-400 sq ft.

Q4: How accurate should my measurements be?
A: For most purposes, measuring to the nearest inch (0.083 feet) is sufficient.

Q5: Does ceiling height affect square footage?
A: No, square footage is only the floor area. Ceiling height affects cubic footage.