Square feet calculations assistance

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around calculating the square footage needed for retiling a shower, specifically focusing on the area of three walls in a bathroom. Participants are looking to understand the calculation process while also seeking an accurate measurement for purchasing tiles.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant provides a calculation for the area of the walls using the formula $96(2\cdot 58 + 36)$, resulting in approximately 101.33 square feet.
  • Another participant calculates the area of the two 58" by 96" walls and one 36" by 98" wall, arriving at a total of 101.8 square feet, suggesting rounding up to 105 square feet for errors.
  • A different calculation presents the area of the walls as 101 square feet, also recommending rounding up to 105 square feet.
  • There is a correction regarding the height of the walls, with a participant questioning the dimensions provided, specifically the height of the 36" wall.
  • Several participants engage in a meta-discussion about the use of the abbreviation "ftg," with some expressing confusion and others suggesting more precise terminology.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the exact square footage due to differing calculations and interpretations of wall dimensions. There is also disagreement regarding the appropriateness of abbreviations used in the thread title.

Contextual Notes

Some calculations depend on the assumption that all walls are of uniform height, and there are discrepancies in the reported dimensions that may affect the final area calculations.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals looking to understand how to calculate square footage for tiling projects, as well as those interested in discussions about terminology and communication in technical contexts.

riffwraith
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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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