1. What is the Lot Size Calculator?

The Real Estate Lot Size Calculator Extension calculates the area of a property lot based on its length and width measurements. This tool is particularly useful for real estate professionals, surveyors, and property owners.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the basic area formula:

Where:

• Length — Longest side of the lot in feet
• Width — Shortest side of the lot in feet

Extension Feature: This calculator can be integrated as a browser extension to quickly calculate lot sizes while viewing property listings.

3. Importance of Lot Size Calculation

Details: Accurate lot size measurement is essential for property valuation, zoning compliance, construction planning, and landscaping projects.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter length and width in feet. For irregular shapes, break the lot into rectangular sections and calculate each separately. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How do I measure irregularly shaped lots?
A: Divide the lot into rectangular sections, calculate each area separately, then sum them together.

Q2: Can I use this for metric measurements?
A: Currently the calculator only works with feet, but you can convert meters to feet (1m = 3.28084ft) before entering values.

Q3: How accurate should my measurements be?
A: For most real estate purposes, measurements to the nearest foot are sufficient. For precise legal or construction purposes, professional surveying may be needed.

Q4: Does this account for elevation changes?
A: No, this calculates horizontal area only. For sloped properties, additional calculations would be needed for true surface area.

Q5: How does the browser extension work?
A: The extension can automatically detect property dimensions from listing pages and calculate the lot size with a single click.