MHB Square feet calculations assistance

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The discussion revolves around calculating the square footage needed for retiling a shower with three walls, specifically two walls measuring 58 inches by 96 inches and one wall measuring 36 inches by 96 inches. The total area was calculated to be approximately 101.8 square feet, with a recommendation to round up to 105 square feet to account for errors. Participants also emphasized the importance of using precise terminology in forum discussions, as abbreviations like "ftg" can lead to confusion. The conversation highlights both the calculation process and the need for clear communication in DIY projects. Accurate measurements and terminology are crucial for successful home improvement tasks.
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Hi all :)

Can't find an online calculator to properly do this.

I know basic sqft - if I have a room that is 12x12, the sqftg is 144. Easy.

But...

I am retiling the shower in my bathroom. Three walls, and not the ceiling nor the floor. I need to speak sqft to the tile store. Two of the walls are 58", and one wall is 36". All are 96" hi

I would like an answer, sure, but I am hoping to also learn how this is figured. Yaknow - in case this comes up again.

Thanks!
 
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$96(2\cdot 58 + 36) = 14592 \, in^2$

$14592 \, in^2 \div 144 \, in^2/ft^2 = 101 \, \frac{1}{3} \, ft^2$
 
You have two 58" by 96" walls and one 36" by 98" wall. Each 58" by 96" inch wall has area (58)(96)= 5568 square inches so the two of them have area 2(5568)= 11,136 square inches. The 36" by 98" wall has area (36)(98)= 3528 square inches. That is a total of 11136+ 3528= 14664 square inches or 14664/144= 101.8 square feet. I would go up to 105 square feet to allow for errors.

(Edited thanks to skeeter.)
 
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Country Boy said:
You have two 58" by 96" walls and one 36" by 98" wall. Each 58" by 96" inch wall has area (58)(96)= 5488 square inches so the two of them have area 2(5488)= 10,976 square inches. The 36" by 98" wall has area (36)(98)= 3528 square inches. That is a total of 10976+ 3528= 14504 square inches or 14504/144= 101 square feet. I would go up to 105 square feet to allow for errors.

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36 by 98?

Two of the walls are 58", and one wall is 36". All are 96" hi
 
Thanks both! :)
 
Hi riffwraith. Please use accurate terminology in your thread titles. The use of "ftg" is ambiguous as, as far as I know, it is not standard terminology. In fact, please try to avoid abbreviations altogether. I've edited the title for you.
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Greg said:
Hi riffwraith. Please use accurate terminology in your thread titles. The use of "ftg" is ambiguous as, as far as I know, it is not standard terminology/abbreviation. I've edited the title for you.
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Hi

Sorry, I would have thought that people as smart as the ones on this board would have known that ftg was short for footage.

Jeff
 
riffwraith said:
Hi

Sorry, I would have thought that people as smart as the ones on this board would have known that ftg was short for footage.

Jeff
Actually, I've never seen it before...and not everyone here is necessarily as "smart" as you might be assuming they are. I've edited my initial post in this thread. Please review it and post accordingly, if you will. :)
 
riffwraith said:
Hi

Sorry, I would have thought that people as smart as the ones on this board would have known that ftg was short for footage.

Jeff
Your mistake was thinking that we were smart!
 
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Country Boy said:
Your mistake was thinking that we were smart!

Haha!
 
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