Price Per Unit Area Calculator
Convert any property price into a price per square foot or square metre so two differently sized or differently quoted homes can be compared properly.
💼 Are you a real estate agent or broker? Send this calculator to your buyers on your own branded listing page — every enquiry comes straight to your WhatsApp. Create free agent page →Price per unit of area is the one measure that lets you compare a small flat against a larger one, or a quote in square feet against a quote in square metres. Agents rarely lead with it, because it makes differences obvious.
The number is only as honest as the area behind it. A price quoted against a larger, generously measured area looks cheaper per unit while giving you no more usable space, so always confirm which area definition is being used before comparing.
The conversion
Price per square foot = price ÷ area in square feet. One square metre is 10.7639 square feet, so a price per square metre divided by 10.7639 gives the price per square foot.
Worked example
A 300,000 property of 1,200 square feet works out at 250 per square foot, or about 2,691 per square metre. Compared against a local benchmark of 260 per square foot, it is better value by 10 per square foot — which across 1,200 square feet is 12,000 on the price.
Make sure you are comparing the same thing
Some markets quote usable or carpet area, others include a share of common parts, balconies or walls. The difference can be a quarter of the total. Two properties can only be compared per unit area if both use the same definition, so ask which one applies before drawing conclusions.
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Create your free property pageFrequently asked questions
Why does price per square foot matter?
It is the only way to compare properties of different sizes on a like-for-like basis. A larger home at a higher price can easily be better value per unit of space, and the headline price alone will never show that.
Which area figure should I use?
Whichever your market treats as standard, but use the same one on both sides of any comparison. If one agent quotes usable area and another includes common parts, converting to a per-unit price without adjusting will mislead you.
Is a lower price per square foot always better?
No. Floor level, view, condition, aspect and how well the space is laid out all matter, and none appear in the number. Use it to narrow a shortlist, not to make the final decision.