How do you convert 2500 linear feet into square feet?

Answer 1

There isn't a conversion of linear feet into square feet. A linear foot is simply the length of the board (1 dimensional). A square foot takes into account the length and the width (2 dimensional). Here is an example of both measurements if you were measuring for a L-shaped countertop: You would break the 'L' into two rectangles (non-overlapping). The two rectangles are 24 by 80 inches and 24 by 36 inches. Thus the

area is:

24 * 80 + 24 * 36 = 24 * (80 + 36)

= 24 * 116

= 2784 sq. in.

To get it in square feet, divide by 144:

2784 / 144 = 19.33 sq. ft.

The linear measure of this countertop would be

60 + 80 = 140 inches

= 140/12 feet

= 11.67 feet