{"id":168,"date":"2026-07-10T06:19:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T06:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/squarefootcalc.com\/blog\/?p=168"},"modified":"2026-07-10T06:22:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T06:22:26","slug":"how-to-calculate-square-footage-of-a-bedroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/squarefootcalc.com\/blog\/how-to-calculate-square-footage-of-a-bedroom\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Calculate Square Footage of a Bedroom (With Size Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400&#038;family=Source+Serif+4:opsz,wght@8..60,300;8..60,400;8..60,600&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --ink: #1a1612;\n    --paper: #faf7f2;\n    --cream: #f2ede3;\n    --rust: #b84c2a;\n    --gold: #c9983a;\n    --teal: #2a7c72;\n    --muted: #6b6257;\n    --border: #d9d0c3;\n    --highlight: #fff8e8;\n  }\n\n  * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n\n  .subtitle { font-size: 1.1rem; 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Here&#8217;s how to get it right in under five minutes.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n\n<div class=\"toc\">\n  <div class=\"toc-title\">In this guide<\/div>\n  <ol>\n    <li><a href=\"#formula\">The formula<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#steps\">Step-by-step instructions<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#sizes\">Standard bedroom sizes<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#closet\">Should you include the closet?<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#irregular\">L-shaped and irregular bedrooms<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#furniture\">What fits in your bedroom<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#flooring\">Buying flooring for a bedroom<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#mistakes\">Mistakes to avoid<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Bedroom square footage tells you whether a piece of furniture fits, how much flooring to buy, whether a room qualifies as a legal bedroom, and how your space compares to what&#8217;s advertised in rental listings. The measurement itself takes two minutes \u2014 let&#8217;s do it properly.<\/p>\n\n<p>Already have your dimensions? Plug them into <a href=\"https:\/\/squarefootcalc.com\/\">SquareFootCalc.com<\/a> for an instant result.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"divider\" id=\"formula\">\n\n<h2>The Formula<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"formula-hero\">\n  <div class=\"label\">Bedroom Square Footage<\/div>\n  <div class=\"formula\">Length \u00d7 Width = Square Footage<\/div>\n  <div class=\"note\">Measure both walls in feet, multiply \u2014 that&#8217;s it.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SVG: Bedroom floor plan with labeled dimensions -->\n<div class=\"diagram-wrap\">\n  <svg width=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 680 320\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" role=\"img\">\n    <title>Bedroom floor plan showing length and width measurements with square footage formula<\/title>\n    <defs>\n      <pattern id=\"bedroom-floor\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" patternUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\">\n        <path d=\"M 22 0 L 0 0 0 22\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e0d8cc\" stroke-width=\"0.7\"\/>\n      <\/pattern>\n      <marker id=\"arrb\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 10\" refX=\"9\" refY=\"5\" markerWidth=\"6\" markerHeight=\"6\" orient=\"auto\">\n        <path d=\"M1 2L8 5L1 8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#6b6257\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n      <\/marker>\n      <marker id=\"arrb-rev\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 10\" refX=\"1\" refY=\"5\" markerWidth=\"6\" markerHeight=\"6\" orient=\"auto\">\n        <path d=\"M9 2L2 5L9 8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#6b6257\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n      <\/marker>\n    <\/defs>\n\n    <!-- Room -->\n    <rect x=\"100\" y=\"30\" width=\"360\" height=\"230\" fill=\"url(#bedroom-floor)\" stroke=\"none\"\/>\n    <rect x=\"100\" y=\"30\" width=\"360\" height=\"230\" fill=\"#f5ede0\" opacity=\"0.55\"\/>\n    <rect x=\"100\" y=\"30\" width=\"360\" height=\"230\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#b84c2a\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" rx=\"2\"\/>\n\n    <!-- Door -->\n    <rect x=\"100\" y=\"200\" width=\"8\" height=\"60\" fill=\"#d9d0c3\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M108,200 Q148,200 148,240\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#6b6257\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"3,3\"\/>\n\n    <!-- Bed (king) -->\n    <rect x=\"160\" y=\"50\" width=\"130\" height=\"110\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#e8d8c0\" stroke=\"#c9a87a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/>\n    <rect x=\"160\" y=\"50\" width=\"130\" height=\"22\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#c9a87a\" opacity=\"0.5\"\/>\n    <text x=\"225\" y=\"115\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#6b6257\">King Bed<\/text>\n    <text x=\"225\" y=\"130\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"#6b6257\">6&#8217;4&#8243; \u00d7 6&#8217;8&#8243;<\/text>\n\n    <!-- Dresser -->\n    <rect x=\"320\" y=\"50\" width=\"60\" height=\"35\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#d9d0c3\" stroke=\"#b0a898\" stroke-width=\"1\"\/>\n    <text x=\"350\" y=\"72\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"9\" fill=\"#6b6257\">Dresser<\/text>\n\n    <!-- Nightstands -->\n    <rect x=\"130\" y=\"70\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#e0d8cc\" stroke=\"#b0a898\" stroke-width=\"1\"\/>\n    <rect x=\"292\" y=\"70\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#e0d8cc\" stroke=\"#b0a898\" stroke-width=\"1\"\/>\n\n    <!-- Width dimension (top) -->\n    <line x1=\"100\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"460\" y2=\"16\" stroke=\"#6b6257\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" marker-start=\"url(#arrb-rev)\" marker-end=\"url(#arrb)\"\/>\n    <rect x=\"242\" y=\"4\" width=\"76\" height=\"20\" fill=\"#faf7f2\"\/>\n    <text x=\"280\" y=\"19\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Playfair Display', serif\" font-size=\"13\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#b84c2a\">Width \u2014 15 ft<\/text>\n\n    <!-- Length dimension (right) -->\n    <line x1=\"476\" y1=\"30\" x2=\"476\" y2=\"260\" stroke=\"#6b6257\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" marker-start=\"url(#arrb-rev)\" marker-end=\"url(#arrb)\"\/>\n    <rect x=\"482\" y=\"132\" width=\"76\" height=\"20\" fill=\"#faf7f2\"\/>\n    <text x=\"520\" y=\"147\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Playfair Display', serif\" font-size=\"13\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#b84c2a\">Length \u2014 12 ft<\/text>\n\n    <!-- Result -->\n    <rect x=\"100\" y=\"272\" width=\"360\" height=\"38\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#1a1612\"\/>\n    <text x=\"280\" y=\"286\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.65)\">15 ft \u00d7 12 ft =<\/text>\n    <text x=\"280\" y=\"302\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Playfair Display', serif\" font-size=\"16\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#c9983a\">180 sq ft<\/text>\n  <\/svg>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"divider\" id=\"steps\">\n\n<h2>Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"steps\">\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"step-num\">1<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <strong>Clear a path along two adjacent walls<\/strong>\n      You need to run your tape measure wall to wall without furniture in the way. Move anything blocking the corners. Measure inside the room \u2014 wall to wall, not outside to outside.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"step-num\">2<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <strong>Measure the length \u2014 longest wall, wall to wall<\/strong>\n      Hook your tape measure into one corner and pull it straight across to the opposite wall. Record the measurement in feet and inches.\n      <div class=\"example-box\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n        <div class=\"ex-label\">Example<\/div>\n        Length = 12 ft 6 in \u2192 convert to 12.5 ft (6 \u00f7 12 = 0.5)\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"step-num\">3<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <strong>Measure the width \u2014 adjacent wall, wall to wall<\/strong>\n      Measure the shorter wall the same way. Write it down immediately.\n      <div class=\"example-box\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n        <div class=\"ex-label\">Example<\/div>\n        Width = 10 ft 9 in \u2192 convert to 10.75 ft (9 \u00f7 12 = 0.75)\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"step-num\">4<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <strong>Multiply length \u00d7 width<\/strong>\n      That&#8217;s your bedroom square footage.\n      <div class=\"example-box\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n        <div class=\"ex-label\">Final calculation<\/div>\n        12.5 \u00d7 10.75 = <span class=\"ex-answer\">134.4 sq ft<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"step-num\">5<\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-content\">\n      <strong>Measure the closet separately if needed<\/strong>\n      For flooring, measure the closet floor and add it to the bedroom total. For real estate comparisons, closets are usually already included in the stated bedroom size \u2014 but it&#8217;s worth measuring to confirm.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"divider\" id=\"sizes\">\n\n<h2>Standard Bedroom Sizes<\/h2>\n\n<p>Not sure if your number is reasonable? Here&#8217;s how common bedroom sizes break down \u2014 from a small single to a large master suite.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"size-grid\">\n  <div class=\"size-card\" data-type=\"Small Single\">\n    <div class=\"size-dims\">9 \u00d7 10 ft<\/div>\n    <div class=\"size-sqft\">90 sq ft<\/div>\n    <div class=\"size-note\">Minimum for a legal bedroom in most areas. Fits a twin bed only.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"size-card\" data-type=\"Average Single\" style=\"--c: var(--gold);\">\n    <div class=\"size-dims\">10 \u00d7 11 ft<\/div>\n    <div class=\"size-sqft\">110 sq ft<\/div>\n    <div class=\"size-note\">Comfortable single. Twin or full bed with a dresser.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"size-card teal\" data-type=\"Standard Double\">\n    <div class=\"size-dims\">11 \u00d7 12 ft<\/div>\n    <div class=\"size-sqft\">132 sq ft<\/div>\n    <div class=\"size-note\">Fits a queen bed with nightstands and dresser.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"size-card\" data-type=\"Large Double\">\n    <div class=\"size-dims\">12 \u00d7 14 ft<\/div>\n    <div class=\"size-sqft\">168 sq ft<\/div>\n    <div class=\"size-note\">Comfortable double. Queen or king with room to move.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"size-card gold\" data-type=\"Master Bedroom\">\n    <div class=\"size-dims\">14 \u00d7 16 ft<\/div>\n    <div class=\"size-sqft\">224 sq ft<\/div>\n    <div class=\"size-note\">Spacious master. King bed, seating area, walk-in closet entrance.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"size-card teal\" data-type=\"Large Master\">\n    <div class=\"size-dims\">16 \u00d7 20 ft<\/div>\n    <div class=\"size-sqft\">320 sq ft<\/div>\n    <div class=\"size-note\">Generous master suite. King bed, sitting area, ensuite.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SVG: Size comparison visual -->\n<div class=\"diagram-wrap\">\n  <svg width=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 680 260\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" role=\"img\">\n    <title>Visual comparison of bedroom sizes from small single to large master suite drawn to scale<\/title>\n    <defs>\n      <pattern id=\"bf1\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" patternUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"><path d=\"M 14 0 L 0 0 0 14\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e0d8cc\" stroke-width=\"0.5\"\/><\/pattern>\n      <pattern id=\"bf2\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" patternUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"><path d=\"M 14 0 L 0 0 0 14\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#c5d9d5\" stroke-width=\"0.5\"\/><\/pattern>\n      <pattern id=\"bf3\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" patternUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"><path d=\"M 14 0 L 0 0 0 14\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e8d8cc\" stroke-width=\"0.5\"\/><\/pattern>\n    <\/defs>\n\n    <!-- Title -->\n    <text x=\"340\" y=\"22\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#6b6257\" font-weight=\"600\">Bedroom sizes drawn to the same scale<\/text>\n\n    <!-- Small single: 9\u00d710 = 90 sq ft \u2192 54\u00d760 px -->\n    <rect x=\"20\" y=\"35\" width=\"54\" height=\"60\" fill=\"url(#bf1)\"\/>\n    <rect x=\"20\" y=\"35\" width=\"54\" height=\"60\" fill=\"#f5ede0\" opacity=\"0.8\"\/>\n    <rect x=\"20\" y=\"35\" width=\"54\" height=\"60\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#b84c2a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/>\n    <text x=\"47\" y=\"62\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"9\" fill=\"#b84c2a\" font-weight=\"600\">9\u00d710<\/text>\n    <text x=\"47\" y=\"75\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Playfair Display', serif\" font-size=\"10\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#b84c2a\">90 sq ft<\/text>\n    <text x=\"47\" y=\"110\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"9\" fill=\"#6b6257\">Small Single<\/text>\n\n    <!-- Standard 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height=\"72\" fill=\"#f0f8f5\" opacity=\"0.8\"\/>\n    <rect x=\"168\" y=\"35\" width=\"66\" height=\"72\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2a7c72\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/>\n    <text x=\"201\" y=\"68\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"9\" fill=\"#2a7c72\" font-weight=\"600\">11\u00d712<\/text>\n    <text x=\"201\" y=\"81\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Playfair Display', serif\" font-size=\"10\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#2a7c72\">132 sq ft<\/text>\n    <text x=\"201\" y=\"122\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"9\" fill=\"#6b6257\">Std Double<\/text>\n\n    <!-- Large double 12\u00d714 \u2192 72\u00d784 px -->\n    <rect x=\"254\" y=\"35\" width=\"72\" height=\"84\" fill=\"url(#bf1)\"\/>\n    <rect x=\"254\" y=\"35\" width=\"72\" height=\"84\" fill=\"#f5ede0\" opacity=\"0.8\"\/>\n    <rect x=\"254\" y=\"35\" width=\"72\" height=\"84\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#b84c2a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/>\n    <text 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y=\"95\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Playfair Display', serif\" font-size=\"12\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#8a6820\">224 sq ft<\/text>\n    <text x=\"388\" y=\"146\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"9\" fill=\"#6b6257\">Master<\/text>\n\n    <!-- Large master 16\u00d720 \u2192 96\u00d7120 px -->\n    <rect x=\"452\" y=\"35\" width=\"96\" height=\"120\" fill=\"url(#bf2)\"\/>\n    <rect x=\"452\" y=\"35\" width=\"96\" height=\"120\" fill=\"#f0f8f5\" opacity=\"0.8\"\/>\n    <rect x=\"452\" y=\"35\" width=\"96\" height=\"120\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2a7c72\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n    <text x=\"500\" y=\"92\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"#2a7c72\" font-weight=\"600\">16\u00d720<\/text>\n    <text x=\"500\" y=\"108\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Playfair Display', serif\" font-size=\"13\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#2a7c72\">320 sq ft<\/text>\n    <text x=\"500\" y=\"170\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"9\" fill=\"#6b6257\">Large Master<\/text>\n\n    <text x=\"340\" y=\"230\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#6b6257\">All rooms drawn at the same scale \u2014 each pixel represents 1 foot<\/text>\n  <\/svg>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"divider\" id=\"closet\">\n\n<h2>Should You Include the Closet?<\/h2>\n\n<p>It depends on what you&#8217;re measuring for:<\/p>\n\n<table>\n  <thead>\n    <tr><th>Purpose<\/th><th>Include Closet?<\/th><th>Why<\/th><\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr><td>Buying flooring or carpet<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 always<\/td><td>Closet floor needs covering too<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Real estate listing<\/td><td>Usually yes<\/td><td>Convention includes closets in bedroom sq ft<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Comparing rental listings<\/td><td>Check the listing<\/td><td>Some agents exclude, some include \u2014 ask<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Furniture planning<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>You&#8217;re planning usable floor space, not storage<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Legal bedroom minimum<\/td><td>Depends on local code<\/td><td>Some codes require a closet; others don&#8217;t<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<div class=\"callout\">\n  <div class=\"callout-title\">How to measure a closet<\/div>\n  <p>Measure the closet separately \u2014 length \u00d7 width \u2014 and add the result to the bedroom total when needed. A standard reach-in closet is roughly 2 ft deep \u00d7 5 ft wide = 10 sq ft. A walk-in closet varies widely; measure it as its own rectangle (or split if L-shaped).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"divider\" id=\"irregular\">\n\n<h2>L-Shaped and Irregular Bedrooms<\/h2>\n\n<!-- L-shaped bedroom card -->\n<div class=\"shape-card\" data-num=\"Irregular\">\n  <h3>L-Shaped Bedroom or Room with Alcove<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"shape-meta\">Bay windows, built-in wardrobes, reading nooks \u2014 split and calculate each section<\/div>\n  <div class=\"shape-body\">\n    <div class=\"shape-svg-wrap\">\n      <svg viewBox=\"0 0 240 220\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"240\" height=\"220\">\n        <defs>\n          <pattern id=\"bga\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" patternUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"><path d=\"M 14 0 L 0 0 0 14\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e0d8cc\" stroke-width=\"0.6\"\/><\/pattern>\n          <pattern id=\"bgb\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" patternUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"><path d=\"M 14 0 L 0 0 0 14\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#c5d9d5\" stroke-width=\"0.6\"\/><\/pattern>\n        <\/defs>\n        <rect x=\"20\" y=\"20\" width=\"140\" height=\"100\" fill=\"url(#bga)\"\/>\n        <rect x=\"20\" y=\"20\" width=\"140\" height=\"100\" fill=\"#f5ede0\" opacity=\"0.85\"\/>\n        <rect x=\"20\" y=\"120\" width=\"200\" height=\"70\" fill=\"url(#bgb)\"\/>\n        <rect x=\"20\" y=\"120\" width=\"200\" height=\"70\" fill=\"#e8f2f0\" opacity=\"0.85\"\/>\n        <line x1=\"20\" y1=\"120\" x2=\"160\" y2=\"120\" stroke=\"#c9983a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-dasharray=\"5,4\"\/>\n        <path d=\"M20,20 L160,20 L160,120 L220,120 L220,190 L20,190 Z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#b84c2a\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\/>\n        <text x=\"90\" y=\"65\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Playfair Display', serif\" font-size=\"12\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#b84c2a\">Main Room<\/text>\n        <text x=\"90\" y=\"82\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"#6b6257\">12 \u00d7 10 = 120 sq ft<\/text>\n        <text x=\"120\" y=\"157\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Playfair Display', serif\" font-size=\"12\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#2a7c72\">Alcove \/ Bay<\/text>\n        <text x=\"120\" y=\"174\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"#6b6257\">5 \u00d7 7 = 35 sq ft<\/text>\n        <text x=\"130\" y=\"210\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Playfair Display', serif\" font-size=\"12\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#1a1612\">Total: 155 sq ft<\/text>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"formula-box\">\n        <div class=\"formula-label\">Method<\/div>\n        <div class=\"formula-text\">Split into rectangles \u2192 calculate each \u2192 add totals<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <p style=\"font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:14px;\">Draw a dividing line to cut the room into two clean rectangles. Measure each section separately. Add the two areas together for the total bedroom square footage.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"example-box\">\n        <div class=\"ex-label\">Worked example<\/div>\n        Main room: 12 \u00d7 10 = 120 sq ft<br>\n        Bay \/ alcove: 7 \u00d7 5 = 35 sq ft<br>\n        120 + 35 = <span class=\"ex-answer\">155 sq ft<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <p style=\"font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--muted); margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:0;\">This same approach works for any irregular shape \u2014 reading nook, en-suite bump-out, or offset wardrobe. Split, measure each part, add.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"divider\" id=\"furniture\">\n\n<h2>What Fits in Your Bedroom<\/h2>\n\n<p>Square footage tells you the area \u2014 but furniture fit depends on the room&#8217;s shape and how you arrange it. Here&#8217;s a guide to what fits comfortably at each bedroom size:<\/p>\n\n<table>\n  <thead>\n    <tr><th>Bedroom Size<\/th><th>Sq Ft<\/th><th>Bed Size That Fits<\/th><th>Other Furniture<\/th><\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr><td>9 \u00d7 10 ft<\/td><td>90 sq ft<\/td><td>Twin (38&#8243; \u00d7 75&#8243;)<\/td><td>Small dresser only \u2014 tight<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>10 \u00d7 11 ft<\/td><td>110 sq ft<\/td><td>Full \/ Double (54&#8243; \u00d7 75&#8243;)<\/td><td>Dresser + small desk<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>11 \u00d7 12 ft<\/td><td>132 sq ft<\/td><td>Queen (60&#8243; \u00d7 80&#8243;)<\/td><td>Dresser + 2 nightstands<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>12 \u00d7 14 ft<\/td><td>168 sq ft<\/td><td>Queen or King (76&#8243; \u00d7 80&#8243;)<\/td><td>Dresser + nightstands + chair<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>14 \u00d7 16 ft<\/td><td>224 sq ft<\/td><td>King comfortably<\/td><td>Full suite + seating area<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>16 \u00d7 20 ft<\/td><td>320 sq ft<\/td><td>King + extra space<\/td><td>Sitting area + desk + wardrobe<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<!-- SVG: Furniture footprints to scale -->\n<div class=\"diagram-wrap\">\n  <svg width=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 680 200\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" role=\"img\">\n    <title>Bed size footprints drawn to scale \u2014 twin, full, queen, and king<\/title>\n\n    <text x=\"340\" y=\"20\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#6b6257\" font-weight=\"600\">Common bed sizes drawn to scale (1 px = 1 inch)<\/text>\n\n    <!-- Twin: 38\u00d775 in -->\n    <rect x=\"30\" y=\"35\" width=\"38\" height=\"75\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#f5ede0\" stroke=\"#b84c2a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/>\n    <rect x=\"30\" y=\"35\" width=\"38\" height=\"12\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#c9a87a\" opacity=\"0.5\"\/>\n    <text x=\"49\" y=\"84\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Playfair Display', serif\" font-size=\"10\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#b84c2a\">Twin<\/text>\n    <text x=\"49\" y=\"122\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"9\" fill=\"#6b6257\">38&#8243; 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\u00d7 84&#8243;<\/text>\n    <text x=\"386\" y=\"138\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"9\" fill=\"#6b6257\">\u2248 42 sq ft<\/text>\n\n    <!-- Clearance note -->\n    <rect x=\"450\" y=\"50\" width=\"210\" height=\"70\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"var(--highlight)\" stroke=\"#d9d0c3\" stroke-width=\"1\"\/>\n    <text x=\"555\" y=\"72\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#8a6820\" font-weight=\"600\">Recommended clearance<\/text>\n    <text x=\"555\" y=\"89\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"#6b6257\">Bed sides: 24\u201330 inches<\/text>\n    <text x=\"555\" y=\"104\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"#6b6257\">Bed foot: 30\u201336 inches<\/text>\n    <text x=\"555\" y=\"119\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"'Source Serif 4', serif\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"#6b6257\">Wardrobe doors: 24 inches<\/text>\n  <\/svg>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"divider\" id=\"flooring\">\n\n<h2>Buying Flooring for a Bedroom<\/h2>\n\n<p>Once you have your bedroom square footage, add a waste buffer before buying flooring or carpet. The closet counts \u2014 measure it separately and add it to the room total before applying the buffer.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"callout\">\n  <div class=\"callout-title\">Waste buffer for bedroom flooring<\/div>\n  <div class=\"waste-row\">\n    <span class=\"waste-pct\">5%<\/span>\n    <div class=\"waste-bar-wrap\"><div class=\"waste-bar\" style=\"width:33%\"><\/div><\/div>\n    <span class=\"waste-label\">Simple rectangular room, straight-lay carpet<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"waste-row\">\n    <span class=\"waste-pct\">10%<\/span>\n    <div class=\"waste-bar-wrap\"><div class=\"waste-bar\" style=\"width:66%\"><\/div><\/div>\n    <span class=\"waste-label\">Hardwood, LVP, or laminate with doorway cuts<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"waste-row\">\n    <span class=\"waste-pct\">15%<\/span>\n    <div class=\"waste-bar-wrap\"><div class=\"waste-bar\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/div><\/div>\n    <span class=\"waste-label\">Diagonal pattern or L-shaped \/ irregular room<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"example-box\">\n  <div class=\"ex-label\">Full bedroom flooring example<\/div>\n  Bedroom: 12 \u00d7 14 ft = 168 sq ft<br>\n  Closet: 5 \u00d7 4 ft = 20 sq ft<br>\n  Total area: 188 sq ft<br>\n  With 10% buffer: 188 \u00d7 1.10 = 206.8 sq ft<br>\n  <span class=\"ex-answer\">\u2192 Buy flooring for 207 sq ft \u2014 round up to full boxes<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"divider\" id=\"mistakes\">\n\n<h2>Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"tips-grid\">\n  <div class=\"tip-card\">\n    <div class=\"tip-icon\">\ud83d\udeaa<\/div>\n    <strong>Forgetting the closet for flooring<\/strong>\n    <p>The closet floor needs the same flooring as the room. Measure it separately and add it before buying materials \u2014 a 4\u00d75 closet is 20 sq ft you&#8217;d otherwise miss.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tip-card\">\n    <div class=\"tip-icon\">\ud83d\udccf<\/div>\n    <strong>Measuring over furniture<\/strong>\n    <p>Measuring over a bed or around a wardrobe introduces error. Clear a path along the walls before you measure \u2014 or at minimum measure at floor level in a straight line.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tip-card\">\n    <div class=\"tip-icon\">\ud83d\udd22<\/div>\n    <strong>Dropping the inches<\/strong>\n    <p>A room that&#8217;s &#8220;about 12 feet&#8221; might be 11 ft 9 in. On a 168 sq ft room, that difference is 10\u201315 sq ft \u2014 enough to run short on flooring. Always convert inches to decimal feet before multiplying.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tip-card\">\n    <div class=\"tip-icon\">\ud83d\udcd0<\/div>\n    <strong>Measuring only once<\/strong>\n    <p>Walls aren&#8217;t always perfectly parallel, especially in older homes. Measure each wall twice at different points and use the larger number to stay safe.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tip-card\">\n    <div class=\"tip-icon\">\ud83d\udce6<\/div>\n    <strong>Skipping the waste buffer<\/strong>\n    <p>Buying the exact square footage of the room guarantees you&#8217;ll run short. Always add 10% minimum for flooring cuts and waste \u2014 and round up to whole boxes.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tip-card\">\n    <div class=\"tip-icon\">\ud83c\udfe0<\/div>\n    <strong>Assuming the listed size is accurate<\/strong>\n    <p>Rental and property listings sometimes include the closet in the bedroom size, sometimes don&#8217;t. If the number matters \u2014 for furniture or flooring \u2014 measure it yourself rather than trusting the listing.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"divider\" id=\"faq\">\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"faq\">\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-q\">What is the average square footage of a bedroom?<\/div>\n    <p class=\"faq-a\">The average bedroom in the US is around 130\u2013150 sq ft \u2014 roughly 11 \u00d7 12 ft to 12 \u00d7 13 ft. Master bedrooms average 200\u2013250 sq ft. Small bedrooms in older or compact homes can be as small as 90\u2013100 sq ft.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-q\">What is the minimum square footage for a legal bedroom?<\/div>\n    <p class=\"faq-a\">In the US, the International Residential Code requires a minimum of 70 sq ft for a bedroom, with at least one dimension of 7 feet. Many local codes are stricter \u2014 some require 80 or 100 sq ft. Always check your local building code if this matters for a sale or rental.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-q\">How many square feet is a 10 \u00d7 10 bedroom?<\/div>\n    <p class=\"faq-a\">100 square feet. 10 \u00d7 10 = 100. It&#8217;s considered a small bedroom \u2014 large enough for a twin or full bed but tight for a queen.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-q\">How many square feet is a 12 \u00d7 12 bedroom?<\/div>\n    <p class=\"faq-a\">144 square feet. 12 \u00d7 12 = 144. This is a standard bedroom size \u2014 comfortable for a queen bed with nightstands and a dresser.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-q\">Does bedroom square footage include the closet?<\/div>\n    <p class=\"faq-a\">For flooring purposes: yes \u2014 always measure the closet separately and add it. For real estate listings: most agents include reach-in closets but may or may not include walk-in closets. For furniture planning: no \u2014 closet space isn&#8217;t usable floor space for furniture.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-q\">Will a king bed fit in my bedroom?<\/div>\n    <p class=\"faq-a\">A standard king bed is 76 inches wide \u00d7 80 inches long (6.33 ft \u00d7 6.67 ft). To fit comfortably with 24 inches of clearance on each side and at the foot, you need a room at least 12 ft wide \u00d7 10 ft long \u2014 ideally 13 \u00d7 11 ft or larger for good circulation.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-q\">How do I calculate square footage for an oddly shaped bedroom?<\/div>\n    <p class=\"faq-a\">Split the room into rectangles. Draw a line to divide the irregular shape into two (or more) clean rectangles, measure each section separately using length \u00d7 width, then add the results together. 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