Mortgage & real estate

Price Per Square Foot Calculator

Divide a property's price by its floor area to get the price per square foot, a quick way to compare value across homes.

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  • Updated for 2026

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Enter the price and size to see the price per square foot.

Worked example

With these example inputs:

  • Property price$400,000
  • Size (sq ft)2000 ft²

Price per square foot: $200

  • Property price$400,000
  • Size (sq ft)2,000

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What this price per square foot calculator does

This calculator finds your price per square foot. You enter the property price and the size in square feet. The tool shows the figure in the currency you choose. It reveals the cost of each square foot. This is a key property measure. You can run a few what-ifs. The result helps you compare homes.

What price per square foot is

Price per square foot is a unit price for space. It is the property price divided by the size. So it shows the cost of one square foot. It lets you compare homes of different sizes. It is a standard yardstick in real estate. It is widely used by buyers. You see it in your chosen currency.

How it is calculated

The steps are simple to follow. You take the property price. Then you divide by the size in square feet. You get a price per square foot. That is your figure. The calculator works it out for you.

What the result tells you

The result shows your price per square foot. A figure of two hundred means each square foot costs that much. A higher number means a pricier space. A lower one means a cheaper space. So it puts homes on equal footing. It puts the price against the size. It is a clean unit-price figure.

Why price per square foot matters

Price per square foot helps you compare homes. Two homes of different sizes become comparable. It cuts through the headline price. It can flag a home that looks dear. It can spotlight a hidden bargain. Buyers and agents watch it closely. It is core to property pricing.

What a high or low figure means

A high figure means costly space. You pay more for each square foot. A low figure means cheaper space. Each square foot costs you less. So a lower figure can look like value. But location and quality also matter. Always read it in context.

Price per square foot across locations

This figure swings hugely by location. A city centre runs far higher than a small town. So a fair test compares the same area. A cross-city gap reflects the place, not the home. Local quality and age also shift it. So compare like with like. Always weigh the location.

How to use it

Enter the property price first. Add the size in square feet next. Read your price per square foot in your currency. See the cost of each square foot. Then change an input and retry. Compare a few homes. Use it to compare homes.

The limits of price per square foot

Price per square foot has clear limits. It ignores layout and condition. It treats every square foot as equal. A great view does not show up. It can mislead across very different homes. So pair it with a full look. So use it thoughtfully.

Common mistakes to avoid

A common mistake is comparing across areas. Location drives much of the figure. Another is ignoring layout and quality. A bad layout wastes good space. Some mix gross and net size. Others forget the land value. Knowing the figure helps you sidestep them.

A final tip

Use this figure to compare homes. Remember it is the property price over the size. Compare homes in the same area. Weigh layout, quality and view too. Use a consistent size measure. Do not compare across cities. A careful pass makes the number reliable.

Frequently asked questions

Why use price per square foot?

It strips out size differences so you can compare homes on a like-for-like basis, and gauge whether a price is high or low for the area.

What are its limits?

It ignores condition, location, layout and land, so use it as one signal among several rather than the whole picture.