measure square footage: Calculating Your Home's Square Footage - 05/03/12 07:36 PM
Question and Answer
Q: I’m thinking of putting my home on the market and need to know its square footage. How do I calculate my home’s square footage?
A: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) offers these suggestions for measuring your home’s square footage:
Always start by measuring the outside of the house. Begin measuring from any corner and work your way around the house. Move counter-clockwise so the numbers on your tape will be right-side-up. Measure from the exterior face of the walls. Include any features that are on the same level as the floor, such as chimneys and bay windows. If there … (0 comments)