{"id":3400,"date":"2021-12-30T13:10:15","date_gmt":"2021-12-30T12:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/?p=3400"},"modified":"2026-01-26T10:45:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T09:45:41","slug":"floor-plan-area-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/floor-plan-area-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Powerful Floor Plan Area Calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"t2-ingress has-text-align-center wp-block-t2-ingress\">Whether you need to calculate floor plan area for a home appraisal, real estate property, or a home improvement project, RoomSketcher makes it easy. Draw your floor plan and let our powerful floor area calculator do the work! <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category has-text-align-center wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Blog<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/floor-plans\/\" rel=\"tag\">Floor Plans<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/08154701\/Total-Area-800x600-1.png\" alt=\"2D Floor Plan in the RoomSketcher app showing the Total Area feature with measurements. \" class=\"wp-image-1245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/08154701\/Total-Area-800x600-1.png 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/08154701\/Total-Area-800x600-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/08154701\/Total-Area-800x600-1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/08154701\/Total-Area-800x600-1-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-t2-byline\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/15701434ed207fe8be02be1de90719e7?s=96&d=mm&r=g\" alt=\"Trine Bretteville\" \/>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"has-clean-links\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>By<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/author\/trine\/\" class=\"byline--author-link\">Trine Bretteville<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"byline--post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"byline--post-date\">Published December 30, 2021<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"byline--post-updated\">Updated January 26, 2026<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox is-minimized wp-block-t2-factbox\" id=\"t2-factbox\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__blocks t2-factbox__inner-container is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>\u270d\ufe0f <strong>Article Summary:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Easily calculate floor area<\/strong> for real estate, appraisals, or home projects using the RoomSketcher app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Area feature<\/strong> lets you select rooms, choose from six area types, and get instant, accurate measurements\u2014no manual math needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supports multiple standards<\/strong> like ANSI and IPMSC to fit professional requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customize your calculations<\/strong> by including or excluding hallways, stairs, storage, and outdoor zones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Available in square feet or square meters<\/strong>, with the option to display measurements directly on your floor plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perfect for professionals<\/strong> like agents, appraisers, and contractors\u2014available with a paid RoomSketcher subscription.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"t2-factbox\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Expand fact box\"\n\t\t\tdata-label-collapsed=\"Expand fact box\"\n\t\t\tdata-label-expanded=\"Collapse fact box\"\n\t\t\tdata-t2-factbox=\"expand\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"t2-factbox__expand\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our floor plan area calculator makes it easier to measure floor areas, especially if the rooms have irregular shapes. Different types of projects and industries require different types of area calculations. This can make using basic calculations both time-consuming and frustrating for professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Need a Floor Plan Area Calculator <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how to calculate floor area is important. It helps you estimate property value and plan your project with confidence. However, measuring can be tricky if the space has odd angles or curves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That's where the RoomSketcher app comes in. It includes an integrated floor plan area calculator that saves time and improves accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Total Area Feature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/08154042\/RoomSketcher-Calculate-Total-Area-800x600-1.png\" alt=\"The different ways of measuring total area with the RoomSketcher app. The same 2D Floor Plan showing the six ways of measuring total area. \" class=\"wp-image-1242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/08154042\/RoomSketcher-Calculate-Total-Area-800x600-1.png 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/08154042\/RoomSketcher-Calculate-Total-Area-800x600-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/08154042\/RoomSketcher-Calculate-Total-Area-800x600-1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/08154042\/RoomSketcher-Calculate-Total-Area-800x600-1-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The RoomSketcher app includes a powerful floor plan area calculator. It's called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/pro-features\/total-area\/\">Total Area<\/a>, and it calculates your floor plan area quickly and easily. No more adding, subtracting, and guessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's how it works: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the rooms or zones you want to include<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instantly get the calculated area - no manual math needed <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose from six industry-standard area types (including gross area, internal area, and more) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide which spaces to include or exclude <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multiple Calculation Types <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Decide which rooms and areas to include, such as hallways, stairs, storage spaces, and outdoor areas, and customize your calculation to suit your project. This will give you more flexibility and ensure greater accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This flexibility means you can meet area requirements like: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ANSI (American National Standards Institute) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IPMSC (International Property Measurement Standards Coalition) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many calculation types available, but here is a rundown of three of them:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grand Total Area: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/30130702\/RoomSketcher-Total-Area-Calculator-Calculate-Gross-Floor-Area.jpg\" alt=\"2D Floor Plan drawing showing Grand Total Area in the Total Area measurement tool marked in blue showing which areas that are included in the measurement. \" class=\"wp-image-4545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/30130702\/RoomSketcher-Total-Area-Calculator-Calculate-Gross-Floor-Area.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/30130702\/RoomSketcher-Total-Area-Calculator-Calculate-Gross-Floor-Area-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/30130702\/RoomSketcher-Total-Area-Calculator-Calculate-Gross-Floor-Area-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Grand Total Area refers to the zones marked as primary, secondary, and outdoor, as well as all walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internal Zone Area: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/30130734\/RoomSketcher-Total-Area-Calculator-Calculate-Internal-Floor-Area.jpg\" alt=\"2D Floor Plan drawing showing Internal Zone Area in the Total Area measurement tool marked in blue showing which areas that are included in the measurement. \" class=\"wp-image-4546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/30130734\/RoomSketcher-Total-Area-Calculator-Calculate-Internal-Floor-Area.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/30130734\/RoomSketcher-Total-Area-Calculator-Calculate-Internal-Floor-Area-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/30130734\/RoomSketcher-Total-Area-Calculator-Calculate-Internal-Floor-Area-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Internal Zone Area refers to only the zones marked as primary and secondary. It does not include any walls or outdoor areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primary Area: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/30130808\/RoomSketcher-Total-Area-Calculator-Calculate-Internal-Zone-Floor-Area.jpg\" alt=\"2D Floor Plan drawing showing Primary Area in the Total Area measurement tool marked in blue showing which areas that are included in the measurement. \" class=\"wp-image-4547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/30130808\/RoomSketcher-Total-Area-Calculator-Calculate-Internal-Zone-Floor-Area.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/30130808\/RoomSketcher-Total-Area-Calculator-Calculate-Internal-Zone-Floor-Area-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/30130808\/RoomSketcher-Total-Area-Calculator-Calculate-Internal-Zone-Floor-Area-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary Area includes all zones marked as primary and walls within the primary areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calculate Square Feet or Square Meters <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The RoomSketcher app calculates floor area and room sizes in square meters or square feet. You can display these on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/floor-plans\/\">floor plan<\/a> or use them for reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you've calculated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/pro-features\/measurements\/\">measurements<\/a>, you can add them to each room on your floor plan and share the floor plan with clients or colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See It in Action: <\/h2>\n\n\n\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image dk-bci-wrapper dk-bci-wrapper-js is--youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" data-id=\"zmDdQQCu3Rw\">\n\t\t<button class=\"play-button\" type=\"button\" data-play-popup=\"false\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><\/button>\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/04111707\/how-to-calculate-total-area.jpg\" class=\"dk-bci-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/04111707\/how-to-calculate-total-area.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/04111707\/how-to-calculate-total-area-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/04111707\/how-to-calculate-total-area-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/04111707\/how-to-calculate-total-area-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/04111707\/how-to-calculate-total-area-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<template id=\"dk-bci-embed-html-zmDdQQCu3Rw\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zmDdQQCu3Rw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/template>\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is It For? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The RoomSketcher floor plan area calculator is perfect for: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real estate agents <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home and energy appraisers <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property measurement professionals <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home improvement professionals <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (Q&amp;A)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-accordion t2-faq wp-block-t2-faq\" role=\"list\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-faq-item-post t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"does-roomsketcher-work-offline?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tDoes RoomSketcher work offline?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yes, the RoomSketcher app works offline. Your projects sync to the cloud once you're back online.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-faq-item-post t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"do-total-living-area-(tla)-calculations-include-basements?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tDo Total Living Area (TLA) calculations include basements?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-1\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-1\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yes, as long as the basement is finished, heated, has reasonable access, and meets the minimum ceiling height requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-faq-item t2-faq-item-post t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-faq-item-post\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"t2-faq-title t2-accordion-title\" id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-gfa-and-gba?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"faq-panel-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-trigger t2-accordion-trigger\"\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-item-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the difference between GFA and GBA?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-faq-icon t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"faq-item-2\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"t2-faq-item__inner-container t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"faq-panel-2\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\thidden\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gross Floor Area (GFA) is the total <em>fully enclosed<\/em> floor area, excluding areas like outside balconies not surrounded by an external wall, whereas GBA includes covered exterior balconies used for occupant purposes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 600px, (min-width: 600px) 50vw, 100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/16133635\/roomsketcher-ipad-floor-plan-software-app.jpg\" alt=\"Tablet view of the RoomSketcher app displaying a 2D floor plan of an apartment layout with labeled rooms and dimensions, including Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Laundry, Closet, Hall, and Balcony. The right side shows a scrollable library of door styles available for placement in the design.\" class=\"wp-image-19704 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/16133635\/roomsketcher-ipad-floor-plan-software-app.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/16133635\/roomsketcher-ipad-floor-plan-software-app-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/16133635\/roomsketcher-ipad-floor-plan-software-app-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/16133635\/roomsketcher-ipad-floor-plan-software-app-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Calculating Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to create accurate, professional floor plans? The total area feature is available with a paid RoomSketcher subscription. Explore RoomSketcher subscriptions and start your project today. With an upgraded account, you can: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use advanced measurements and Total Area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate, download, and print high-quality floor plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order floor plans at a discount <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get an expanded furniture library and use Replace Materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take 3D Photos, 360 Views and use Live 3D<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/account.roomsketcher.com\/user\/add\/?ctxt=rs_com&amp;l=en\">Get Started<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/pricing\/#annual\">See Pricing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Recommended Reads<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-post category-blog category-floor-plans wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/floor-plan-dimensions\/\">\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-4-3 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/06145940\/What-is-a-floor-plan-with-dimensions.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"black and white 2d floor plan with dimensions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/06145940\/What-is-a-floor-plan-with-dimensions.png 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/06145940\/What-is-a-floor-plan-with-dimensions-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/06145940\/What-is-a-floor-plan-with-dimensions-150x116.png 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/06145940\/What-is-a-floor-plan-with-dimensions-768x594.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 450px, (min-width: 700px) 33.33vw, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/floor-plan-dimensions\/\">\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">12 Examples of Floor Plans With Dimensions<\/h2>\n\t<\/a>\n\t<div class=\"t2-post-excerpt wp-block-t2-post-excerpt\"><p>This is a complete list of floor plans with dimensions, giving you lots of floor plan inspiration and examples.<\/p><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Blog<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/floor-plans\/\" rel=\"tag\">Floor Plans<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-post category-blog category-floor-plans wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/customize-your-2d-floor-plans\/\">\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-4-3 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06143337\/Customize-2D-Floor-Plans-Endless-Options.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Customize 2D Floor Plans Endless Options\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06143337\/Customize-2D-Floor-Plans-Endless-Options.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06143337\/Customize-2D-Floor-Plans-Endless-Options-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06143337\/Customize-2D-Floor-Plans-Endless-Options-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06143337\/Customize-2D-Floor-Plans-Endless-Options-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 450px, (min-width: 700px) 33.33vw, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<a class=\"t2-post-link 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