Price Per Square Foot Calculator
Calculate $/sqft or $/sqm for any property, compare up to 3 properties side by side, or convert between square feet and square metres. Works with any currency.
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How to Use This Calculator
Tab "Calculate"
Enter the property price and floor area, then select whether the area is in square feet or square metres. The calculator shows the price per unit area in both sqft and sqm, plus the converted area in the alternate unit.
Tab "Compare Properties"
Enter the name, price, and area for 2 or 3 properties. The calculator ranks them from lowest to highest cost per unit area and highlights the best value. Property 3 is optional — leave its price and area at 0 to compare just two.
Tab "sqft ↔ sqm"
Enter an area in sqft or sqm and the calculator converts it to the other unit. Optionally enter a property price to see both $/sqft and $/sqm side by side. Useful for comparing listings that use different measurement systems.
The Formulas
Price/sqft = Property Price / Area in sqft
Price per square metre:
Price/sqm = Property Price / Area in sqm
Area conversion:
1 sqm = 10.764 sqft
sqm = sqft / 10.764
sqft = sqm × 10.764
Price conversion:
$/sqm = $/sqft × 10.764
$/sqft = $/sqm / 10.764
All calculations are universal and use standard conversion factors. Results are estimates — actual property value depends on location, condition, and market conditions.
Worked Examples
Example 1 — Single family home: $450,000 for 1,800 sqft
A single-family home listed at $450,000 with 1,800 square feet of living space.
At $250 per square foot ($2,691 per square metre), you can compare this home against other listings in the same area to judge whether the price is fair.
Example 2 — Compare 3 properties side by side
A buyer is comparing three properties in the same neighbourhood. All areas are in square feet.
House A offers the lowest cost per square foot. However, price per sqft is just one factor — also consider location, condition, amenities, HOA fees, and appreciation potential.
Example 3 — Convert $/sqft to $/sqm
A property is listed at $250 per square foot. What is that in $/sqm?
$250 per square foot equals approximately $2,691 per square metre. This conversion is essential when comparing properties listed in different measurement systems, such as US listings (sqft) vs European listings (sqm).
Understanding Price Per Square Foot
What Is Price Per Square Foot?
Price per square foot ($/sqft) is the most common metric for comparing real estate value across properties of different sizes. It normalises the total price by the floor area, giving you an apples-to-apples comparison. A $450,000 house with 1,800 sqft ($250/sqft) is cheaper per unit area than a $270,000 condo with 800 sqft ($337/sqft), even though the total price is higher.
When to Use $/sqft vs $/sqm
In the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, real estate listings typically use square feet. In most of Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America, listings use square metres. Use whichever unit matches your local market, and use the conversion tab when comparing internationally.
Limitations
Price per square foot is a useful screening metric but does not tell the whole story. Two homes at $250/sqft can have vastly different values depending on location, condition, lot size, year built, finishes, and neighbourhood amenities. Always use $/sqft alongside a full property evaluation.
Commercial vs Residential
Commercial properties (offices, retail, warehouses) also use price per square foot, but the ranges are different. Commercial $/sqft typically refers to annual lease cost (e.g. $35/sqft/year), while residential $/sqft usually refers to the purchase price divided by total floor area.