Online Cost Per Square Foot Calculator
This calculator helps you determine the cost per square foot for your construction or renovation project. Understanding this metric is crucial for budgeting, comparing bids from contractors, and making informed financial decisions. By inputting the total project cost and the total square footage, you can quickly get an accurate cost per square foot. This is especially useful when evaluating different quotes or assessing the value of your investment.
function calculateCostPerSquareFoot() {
var totalCost = parseFloat(document.getElementById("totalCost").value);
var totalSquareFootage = parseFloat(document.getElementById("totalSquareFootage").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
if (isNaN(totalCost) || isNaN(totalSquareFootage) || totalSquareFootage <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for both Total Project Cost and Total Square Footage, and ensure Square Footage is greater than zero.";
return;
}
var costPerSquareFoot = totalCost / totalSquareFootage;
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Your cost per square foot is:
$" + costPerSquareFoot.toFixed(2) + "";
}
.calculator-container {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
padding: 20px;
border-radius: 8px;
max-width: 500px;
margin: 20px auto;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
}
.calculator-title {
text-align: center;
color: #333;
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.calculator-description {
color: #555;
line-height: 1.6;
margin-bottom: 20px;
font-size: 0.95em;
}
.calculator-inputs {
display: grid;
gap: 15px;
}
.input-group {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
}
.input-group label {
margin-bottom: 5px;
font-weight: bold;
color: #444;
}
.input-group input {
padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 1em;
}
.calculate-button {
background-color: #007bff;
color: white;
padding: 12px 20px;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 1.1em;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
width: 100%;
}
.calculate-button:hover {
background-color: #0056b3;
}
.calculator-result {
margin-top: 25px;
padding: 15px;
background-color: #e9ecef;
border: 1px solid #dee2e6;
border-radius: 4px;
text-align: center;
font-size: 1.1em;
color: #333;
}
.calculator-result p {
margin: 0;
}