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Calculate the size of your home in square feet easily

Lemar Serkmen April 5, 2022 3 min read
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It is important to know how big your home is in square feet, just as it is important to learn what you can afford for a house given the average price per square foot and given your desired living space. The size of your home will determine how much money you’ll need upfront and monthly to maintain it. This information will help you make long term decisions for your family and is a useful piece of knowledge to have if you are ever in the market to make a purchase.

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  • How big is 12000 square feet
  • How many people does a 12000 square foot house accommodate?
  • How much does a home cost in square feet?
    • What is the average price per square foot for a home in the US?

How big is 12000 square feet

First, you must decide what units of measure to use. In the US we often use square feet, but in some parts of Europe they generally use square meters (m2). To convert from one system to the other, you must multiply or divide by a factor of 10. If you live in a country where they use meters, and you want to use square feet, multiply the number of meters by 10. If you live in a country where they use square feet and you want to use square meters, then divide your answer by 10.

So how big is 12000 square feet? To convert from m2 to ft2:  multiply by 10.To compute 12000 m2 to ft2, multiply 12000 x 10 = 120,000 square feet

To compute the conversions yourself, Remember: Multiply if your answer is in feet and you want meters. Divide if your answer is in meters and you want square feet.

How many people does a 12000 square foot house accommodate?

You can multiply to find this answer: 12000 x 12 = 144,000 people.

12000 sq ft will fit approximately 144,000 people very tightly. This is assuming that each person takes up an entire square foot and there are no other factors such as furniture or appliances in the way. Obviously this answer does not take into consideration any other factors, but it is a good simplified estimate. Use the calculated answer to get an idea of how many people can fit in a space.

How much does a home cost in square feet?

If we divide 1173872 by 12 we get 9289 square feet.

So if the outside of your house is 328ft x 328ft, it looks like a 9289 ft2 three story apartment building. If you were to build this home yourself you would pay about $100000 (just the cost of materials, no labour).

If we divide 9289 by 12 we get a comfortable living space of about 754 square feet.

So if you had the same sized house, but only had 754 sq ft to live in it would cost approximately $131,389 because homes are sold for an average of $0.83 per square foot. In this case, you can afford a bigger house if you have a smaller living space. A 754 sq ft house is still more than enough for an average family to live in and enjoy a comfortable life.

What is the average price per square foot for a home in the US?

You can multiply to find this answer: $100,000/12000 = $0.83 per square foot. So the average price for a home in the US is about 83 cents per square foot.

What is the average cost of property taxes on an acre? An acre is 43,560 ft2 which means that if the land is valued at $317426 and taxed accordingly, this would be an average of $8.35 per square foot.

In conclusion, there are many advantages to knowing how much space you will need before you go out looking for a new home or apartment. A simple calculation can save you time and money when it comes down to negotiating. The above calculations are just approximations because there may be additional factors that cause the price to vary, but this information is useful for giving you an idea of what you can expect.

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