square foot
Definition
Noun: A unit of area measurement in the Imperial and US customary systems, defined as the area of a square with sides each one foot (12 inches) in length. It is abbreviated as sq ft or ft².
Usage
The term "square foot" is used to quantify area, particularly for measuring floors, walls, land parcels, and other two-dimensional surfaces. It is a standard unit in real estate, construction, and interior design.
Examples
- The new apartment has an area of 750 square feet.
- We need to calculate how many square feet of tile to order for the kitchen floor.
- The zoning law requires a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet.
Advanced Usage
- Price per square foot: A common metric used to compare the value of properties or materials.
- The construction cost is estimated at $200 per square foot.
- Square footage: The total area of a space measured in square feet.
- The square footage of the house is listed as 2,100.
Variants and Related Words
- Square inch (sq in): A smaller unit of area, equal to a square with one-inch sides. There are 144 square inches in one square foot.
- Square yard (sq yd): A larger unit of area, equal to a square with one-yard (three-foot) sides. One square yard equals 9 square feet.
- Square meter (m²): The primary unit of area in the metric system. One square meter is approximately 10.764 square feet.
Synonyms
- Area unit
- Unit of area
Notes on Meaning
The term refers strictly to a unit of measurement. It is not used idiomatically or as a phrasal verb. Its meaning is consistent and technical.
Noun
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a unit of area equal to one foot by one foot square
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