Price per square foot calculator for homes and rent
The price per square foot is the simplest way to compare homes of different sizes: the price divided by the floor area. This price per square foot calculator works in three directions: the rate from a price and an area, the total price (or rent) from a rate, and the area a budget buys at a given rate. It shows the answer per square foot, per square metre and per square yard (gaj) at once, so you can read UK, US and Indian listings side by side.
It works for a house or flat price and for rent, per month or per year, and it can compare two properties. For India, an optional block compares the rate on carpet, built-up and super built-up area, because the same flat can look much cheaper or dearer depending on which area a builder uses. Results are simple arithmetic, not a valuation.
How to use the Price per Square Foot Calculator
- Pick Find rate, Find total or Find area, and your Country.
- Choose whether the amount is a sale price, rent per month or rent per year, then enter it with the Area and its unit.
- For the other two modes, enter the Rate per unit of area.
- Optionally enter carpet, built-up and super built-up areas, or another property to compare.
Price per Square Foot Calculator features
Three directions
Rate from price and area, total from rate and area, or area from price and rate.
Sale price or rent
Rent per month or per year gives rent per square foot, and a size table shows other areas at the same rate.
Square feet, metres and yards
Each result is shown in all three units using exact conversions.
Carpet vs super built-up
See the rate on each area type and how much larger each is than carpet area.
Compare two properties
Shows which is cheaper per unit of area, and by how much.
Formula and worked example
Price per square foot = price ÷ area in square feet. For square metres divide by the area in square metres; one square metre is 10.7639 square feet and one square yard is 9 square feet. Rearranged, total = rate × area and area = price ÷ rate.
Example: a $425,000 house with 2,000 sq ft of living area costs $212.50 per sq ft, which is $2,287 per sq m. At $250 a square foot the same $425,000 buys 1,700 sq ft, and 2,000 sq ft at $250 would cost $500,000. A $2,400 monthly rent on 1,200 sq ft is $2.00 per sq ft per month. In India, ₹90 lakh for a flat with 1,250 sq ft of super built-up area is ₹7,200 per sq ft, but on a 900 sq ft carpet area the same price is ₹10,000 per sq ft.
| Area type | Area | Rate on ₹90 lakh |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet | 900 sq ft | ₹10,000 |
| Built-up | 1,050 sq ft | ₹8,571 |
| Super built-up | 1,250 sq ft | ₹7,200 |
Comparing prices per square foot fairly
- Make sure both properties are measured the same way: gross internal area, living area, carpet area or super built-up area.
- Smaller homes usually cost more per square foot than larger ones, because kitchens and bathrooms cost the same whatever the size.
- Location, condition and outdoor space change the rate; compare with recent sales close by.
- Use the carpet area calculator to convert between Indian area types, and the rental yield calculator to compare rent with price.
Price per Square Foot Calculator FAQ
How do you calculate price per square foot?
Divide the price by the floor area in square feet. A $425,000 home with 2,000 sq ft costs $212.50 per square foot.
How do I calculate rent per square foot?
Divide the rent by the area. Choose “Rent per month” or “Rent per year” and the result is rent per square foot for that period.
How do I convert price per square foot to price per square metre?
Multiply by 10.7639, since a square metre is 10.7639 square feet. The calculator shows both at once.
Which area should I use in India?
Carpet area is the usable area inside the walls and is the basis for a fair comparison; built-up and super built-up areas add walls and a share of common areas. Compare rates on the same basis.
Is a lower price per square foot always better?
No. It can reflect a poor location, an older building, smaller rooms or extra shared area. Use it to compare like with like, not to judge value on its own.
Is this a property valuation?
No. It is arithmetic on the figures you enter. A valuation needs a survey and comparable sales.