Calculate cost per square foot or total project cost from area and total price.
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A $24,000 project covering 1,200 square feet costs $20 per square foot.
Calculate cost per square foot or total project cost from area and total price. The result is intended for quick estimates, checking arithmetic and comparing scenarios. When a result affects a contract, tax filing, medical decision, building-code requirement or other high-stakes situation, verify the result with the appropriate professional or authoritative source.
A $45,000 job across 1,500 measured square feet costs $30 per square foot. This is useful for normalizing two bids of different total sizes.
What to check: Usable area versus gross area, ceiling height, demolition, permit costs, and scope exclusions may differ between bids. A lower rate per square foot does not guarantee a lower final project bill.
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Calculate cost per square foot or total project cost from area and total price.
Cost per square foot = total cost ÷ area.
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