Price Per Sqft Calculator
Work out the price per square foot of any property — total price divided by area — compare up to three listings side by side, convert $/sq ft to $/m², or run the math backwards from a $/sq ft rate to a total price. Free, no sign-up, everything runs in your browser.
Listing price, sale price, or build cost.
Finished square footage — check what the listing counts.
Enter up to three properties. The lowest $/sq ft is flagged as the best value on this metric alone.
1 m² = 10.7639 sq ft.
Used only when finding area.
Used only when finding total price.
Worked examples
How the math works
Price per square foot = total price ÷ living area in square feet. Price per square meter = total price ÷ area in square meters. Because 1 m² = 10.76391041671 sq ft, you can convert directly: $/m² = $/sq ft × 10.7639, and $/sq ft = $/m² ÷ 10.7639. Run backwards, total price = rate × area, and area = total price ÷ rate. All money figures round half-up to cents.
What $/sq ft does not tell you
- Lot and land are usually excluded — a big lot on a cheap $/sq ft can still be overpriced.
- Finished vs. gross area: garages, basements, and porches may or may not be counted. Compare listings measured the same way.
- Condition and location dominate value: a renovated home and a fixer-upper at the same $/sq ft are not the same deal.
- Ongoing costs — HOA dues, property taxes, insurance, and repairs — never show up in $/sq ft.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate price per square foot?
Divide the total price by the living area in square feet: price per sq ft = total price ÷ area. Example: a $650,000.00 home with 2,400 sq ft of living area costs $650,000.00 ÷ 2,400 = $270.83 per square foot, which is $2,915.19 per square meter. Use the finished, heated living area that the listing is based on — and compare listings measured the same way.
How do I convert price per sqft to price per sqm?
Multiply by 10.7639, because one square meter equals 10.76391041671 square feet: $/m² = $/sq ft × 10.7639. Example: $285.00/sq ft × 10.7639 = $3,067.71/m². To go the other direction, divide: $/sq ft = $/m² ÷ 10.7639, so $2,600.00/m² = $241.55/sq ft. The converter tab above does both directions instantly.
What is a good price per square foot?
There is no universal “good” number — it depends entirely on the local market. A fair $/sq ft in one city can be double or half the norm a few miles away, and new construction, condos, and single-family homes each have their own baseline. The honest way to use this metric: pull 3–5 recently sold comparable homes (similar size, age, and neighborhood), compute each one's $/sq ft, and see where your target sits in that range. Anything far above the comp median deserves a closer look at why.
Does price per square foot include the lot or land?
Usually not. Listing $/sq ft is almost always based on the finished living area of the structure — the lot size is quoted separately (in sq ft or acres). That is why a house on a huge lot can show a tempting $/sq ft while still being overpriced overall. Also check whether garages, basements, and porches are included in the square footage: “finished” vs. gross area changes the number, so only compare listings measured the same way.
How do I compare two houses using price per square foot?
Compute $/sq ft for each and look at the gap in both dollars and percent. Example: Maple St at $270.83 vs. Oak Ave at $287.32 vs. Pine Rd at $261.82 — Pine Rd is the best value on $/sq ft alone; Maple St costs +$9.01 more (+3.44%) and Oak Ave +$25.50 more (+9.74%). Remember this ranks them on one metric only: condition, location, lot, taxes, and HOA dues can still flip the real-world winner.
Is a lower price per square foot always a better deal?
No — it is a screening tool, not a verdict. A low $/sq ft can hide a bad location, major deferred maintenance, high HOA dues or property taxes, flood-zone insurance, or a floor plan that wastes space. Conversely, a high $/sq ft can be justified by a prime lot, recent renovation, or strong rental demand. Use $/sq ft to shortlist, then underwrite the full picture before deciding.
How do I work backwards from a $/sq ft rate?
Multiply the rate by the area for a total, or divide a total by the rate for an area: total price = $/sq ft × sq ft, and area = total price ÷ $/sq ft. Example: at $275.00/sq ft, a 1,800 sq ft home costs $275.00 × 1,800 = $495,000.00. The reverse tab above runs both directions.
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