Price per Square Inch Calculator
Calculate cost efficiency per square inch for real estate, materials, printing, and more
Calculate Price per Square Inch
Total cost of the apartment, house, or property
Total area of the apartment, house, or property
Price per Square Inch Result
Example Calculation
Real Estate Example
Property: 1,000 sq ft apartment
Total price: $800,000
Area: 1,000 sq ft = 144,000 sq in
Calculation
Price per sq in = Total price ÷ Area in square inches
Price per sq in = $800,000 ÷ 144,000 sq in
Price per sq in = $5.56
Common Applications
Area Conversions
Understanding Price per Square Inch
What is Price per Square Inch?
Price per square inch is a standardized metric that measures the cost efficiency of area-based purchases. It helps you compare different options by relating their total cost to their area in square inches.
Why Use This Metric?
- •Compare properties of different sizes objectively
- •Evaluate material costs across different quantities
- •Make informed decisions about space rentals
- •Assess advertising space value
How to Calculate
Price per Sq In = Total Price ÷ Area (sq in)
Step 1
Determine the total price of the item or space
Step 2
Convert the area to square inches if needed
Step 3
Divide total price by area in square inches
Common Use Cases
Real Estate
Compare apartment prices, house values, and commercial space rates per square inch
Materials
Evaluate flooring, fabric, metal sheets, and other materials sold by area
Advertising
Compare billboard, print ad, and digital display advertising rates