Price Per Square Foot Calculator
How it Works
01Enter Price
Type total price or rent in any of 30+ currencies
02Enter Area
Use ft², m², yd², in² or cm² — any area unit works
03Bidirectional Solve
Skip any one field — the calculator derives it for you
04Instant Report
Get conversions for m², yd², in² — export a PDF summary
How to Calculate Price Per Square Foot
Price per square foot is the single most useful metric for comparing real-estate listings — especially when properties differ in size. A 1,500 sq ft apartment at $450,000 and a 2,200 sq ft house at $600,000 don't look similar at first glance, but divide through by area and the comparison becomes obvious: $300/sq ft vs $272/sq ft. This calculator makes that comparison instant, in any of 30+ world currencies.
The tool is bidirectional. Enter any two of {total price, area, price-per-sqft} and the third is derived automatically. Selling side? Enter price and area, get the per-sqft rate. Buying side? Enter a target per-sqft rate and area, get the fair total price. Budgeting? Enter price and per-sqft rate, get the area you can afford.
💡 Works for Sales AND Rentals
Whether you're buying a property or renting one, price per square foot is the normalizing metric that makes apples-to-apples comparison possible. For rentals, the same formula applies — just use monthly rent as the "price" input. The tool doesn't care about context; the math is the same.
Supports ft², m², yd², in², and cm² for area input, and 30+ currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, BDT, INR, PKR, JPY, CNY, AUD, CAD, AED, SAR, MXN, BRL, and more. Enter the price in any currency and area in any unit — the calculator handles the conversion and gives you the per-sqft rate in the same currency.
How to Use the Price Per Sqft Calculator
The Price-Per-Sqft Formula
Price per sq ft = Total Price ÷ Area (in sq ft). The foundation of this tool. A $300,000 house on a 1,500 sq ft floor plan gives: 300,000 ÷ 1,500 = $200 / sq ft. Everything else in the calculator is a rearrangement of this one equation.
Total Price = Rate × Area. If comparable listings in your neighborhood average $225/sq ft and the property you're evaluating is 1,800 sq ft, you'd expect a fair market price around $405,000. Entering the rate and area lets this calculator give you that expected-price benchmark instantly.
Area = Total Budget ÷ Rate. For buyers with a fixed budget and market rate data, this tells you the maximum property size you can afford. Budget of $500,000 and market rate of $250/sq ft means you're shopping for properties up to 2,000 sq ft. Enter price and rate, the calculator returns area.
Rates per sq ft convert to rates per m² using 1 m² = 10.7639 sq ft. So $200/sq ft equals $2,152.78/m². Useful when comparing US listings (priced per ft²) against European or Asian listings (priced per m²) — the calculator shows both automatically.
Example: Comparing Real Estate Listings
Five listings side by side — different sizes, different total prices, but per-sqft pricing reveals the true relative value:
| Listing | Total Price | Area | Price / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Condo | $650,000 | 950 sq ft | $684.21 / sq ft |
| Suburb Townhouse | $520,000 | 1,800 sq ft | $288.89 / sq ft |
| Single-Family Home | $725,000 | 2,500 sq ft | $290.00 / sq ft |
| Large Estate | $1,200,000 | 4,500 sq ft | $266.67 / sq ft |
| Starter Apartment | $275,000 | 600 sq ft | $458.33 / sq ft |
The Downtown Condo looks affordable in absolute dollars ($650K vs $1.2M for the Estate) but is actually the most expensive on a per-sqft basis — typical of high-demand urban locations. The Large Estate is the best value per sqft, but requires a much higher absolute budget. Per-sqft pricing surfaces this trade-off instantly.
Who Uses a Price-Per-Sqft Calculator?
Technical Reference
Key Takeaways
Price per square foot is the most-used pricing metric in real estate for a reason: it levels the playing field between properties of different sizes, letting you compare value directly. This calculator removes the arithmetic friction — supporting 30+ currencies, 5 area units, and bidirectional solving so you can work from whatever two values you have.
Remember: per-sqft pricing is one dimension of property value, not the whole picture. Location premium, condition, amenities, views, and neighborhood trajectory all influence fair value. But when comparing objectively similar listings, per-sqft rate cuts through the noise — and this calculator makes that comparison effortless.
For square footage calculations of specific shapes, see our Rectangle, Triangle, and Circle calculators. More tools in the Math & Science Calculators Collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate price per square foot?
Divide the total price by the area in square feet: Price per sq ft = Total Price ÷ Area. A $450,000 property with 1,500 sq ft of floor space has a per-sqft rate of 450,000 ÷ 1,500 = $300/sq ft. The calculator does this automatically when you enter price and area.
What is a good price per square foot?
It depends entirely on location. A "good" per-sqft rate in downtown Manhattan ($1,500+/sq ft) would be astronomical in rural areas ($100/sq ft). The right benchmark is recent sales of comparable properties in the same neighborhood. Aim to pay below or near the average per-sqft for similar properties nearby. Tools like Zillow, Redfin, and your local MLS show per-sqft averages by ZIP code.
Should I use price per square foot for rentals too?
Yes. Per-sqft pricing works identically for rentals — just use monthly rent as the "price" input. A $2,400/month 800 sq ft apartment rents at $3.00/sq ft/month. This is especially useful for commercial space, where office leases and retail rents are almost always quoted per square foot (or per square metre in many countries).
How do I convert price per sq ft to price per m²?
Multiply by 10.7639. For example: $200/sq ft × 10.7639 = $2,152.78/m². To go the other way (m² to sq ft), divide by 10.7639 (or multiply by 0.0929). The calculator shows both conversions automatically in the results panel, so you don't need to do the math manually.
Which currencies does this calculator support?
The calculator supports 30+ world currencies including:
- Americas: USD, CAD, MXN, BRL
- Europe: EUR, GBP, CHF, NOK, SEK, PLN
- Asia: CNY, JPY, INR, BDT, PKR, KRW, SGD, TWD, HKD, MYR, THB, PHP, IDR, VND
- Oceania: AUD, NZD
- Middle East & Africa: AED, SAR, TRY, ZAR
- Other: RUB
Can I enter area in square meters instead of square feet?
Yes. The area field supports ft², m², yd², in², and cm² via a dropdown selector. The calculator converts internally to square feet for consistent math, so you can freely mix area units between the "square footage" field and the "price per sqft" field. Results are shown in all common units simultaneously.
What's the difference between total price and price per sq ft?
Total price is the absolute amount — what you'd pay for the entire property. Price per square foot is the normalized rate — what you'd pay for each individual square foot. Total price matters for affordability and financing; per-sqft rate matters for value comparison. A cheap house in absolute dollars can be expensive per-sqft, and vice versa. Smart buyers look at both.
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Disclaimer
The results provided by this tool are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified financial advisor, accountant, or legal professional regarding your specific situation.