Compute price per square foot of a property.
Please do not make financial decisions based on these results.
What is the Price Per Square Foot Calculator?
Compute price per square foot of a property. To use the Price Per Square Foot Calculator, enter price, area; it returns price per sq ft, price per sq m, and shows them instantly as you type.
How property prices are estimated
Most property prices come from comparing a home with similar homes that sold recently. Price per square foot turns each sale into one comparable number, so homes of different sizes can be compared. Start with the home value calculator for a quick estimate and price per square foot calculator to work out the number from a sale.
Before you make or accept an offer
An asking price is the seller’s opinion; the sale price is what a buyer pays. Look at what comparable homes actually sold for, how long they were listed and how far the final price was from the asking price. The what to offer calculator turns that into a suggested offer, and the earnest money calculator shows the deposit that goes with it.
For a home you plan to renovate and resell, work backwards from the after-repair value with the ARV calculator.
Check the loan side too
A price is only affordable if the loan works. Use the mortgage calculator for the monthly cost and the loan-to-value calculator to see how much equity you would start with.
How to use the Price Per Square Foot Calculator
- Enter your numbers. The inputs are Price ($), Area (sq ft). Use figures from a lender quote or your tax bill where you have them, and keep the term and rate realistic. Fields marked optional can stay at zero.
- Read the result. The highlighted box gives the Price per sq ft, and the cards below show Price per sq m. Tables and charts break it down further.
- Test other scenarios. Results update as you type. Change one value at a time to see what drives the answer, and press Reset to go back to the defaults.
Formula and how it works
Example with real numbers
Here is the Price Per Square Foot Calculator using the default values shown in the calculator above:
Inputs
| Price ($) | 425,000 |
|---|---|
| Area (sq ft) | 1,900 |
Results
| Price per sq ft | $223.68 |
|---|---|
| Price per sq m | $2,407.72 |
With these inputs the calculator returns Price per sq ft: $223.68. Change any value in the calculator to see how the result moves.
What if you change one input?
Sensitivity check: raising Price ($) from 425,000 to 510,000 (about 20% higher) and leaving everything else as in the example above changes the results like this:
| Result | Example | After the change | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per sq ft | $223.68 | $268.42 | +20% |
| Price per sq m | $2,407.72 | $2,889.26 | +20% |
The input that moves the result most is the one to check twice. Change it in the calculator above to test your own case.
What the results tell you
The results panel of the Price Per Square Foot Calculator reports Price per sq ft and price per sq m. Compare these figures while changing one input at a time, and use the related calculators below to look at the same situation from another angle.
Method and limits. This calculator applies the formula in the section above to your inputs, in your browser; nothing you enter is stored on our servers. The result is only as accurate as the numbers you enter and the formula shown above. It is for information, not financial, tax or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal price per square foot?
It differs widely by city; compare with recent sales nearby.
What is included in a monthly mortgage payment?
Principal and interest, plus property tax, homeowners insurance, PMI if your down payment is under 20%, and HOA fees if they apply.
How much house can I afford?
A common rule is to keep housing costs under about 28% of gross income and total debt under 36%. The House Affordability Calculator applies those limits to your numbers.
Are the results guaranteed?
No. Results depend entirely on the numbers you enter and the formulas shown on this page. Please do not make financial decisions based on them alone; confirm important figures with a licensed professional.
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