How to Measure and Calculate Square Footage

Squares and Rectangles

Multiply length times width to find the number of square feet in a square or rectangular room. Remember to calculate unfinished areas and deduct them from the total.

Circles

The area of a circle is determined by squaring its radius and multiplying that figure by 3.14.

Triangles

To calculate the area of a triangle, multiply its base length by its height and divide that figure by two.