How To Figure Linear Feet For Siding

This siding calculator will calculate the lineal length of siding in feet needed to cover a wall and the square feet of the wall.

How to figure linear feet for siding.

How to calculate linear feet for siding. Enter this total square footage here. Measure the height of each board of the siding you would like to use for the house. Add the combined square feet of windows and doors as required for your wall.

Boards are most commonly sold in 12 lengths though 16 and 20 lengths can often be ordered. Measure the height and width of each side. Decimal format eg an 8 1 4 board with 1 1 4 overlap 8 25 for width 1 25 for overlap. Multiply height by width for each area and add to get total square footage not covered with siding.

Please enter side s surface area. Wall length in feet. Measure gables dormers and any other areas not included in the sides. Siding width and overlap need to be entered in inches.

Estimate linear feet estimate the number of linear feet of siding needed by multiplying the width of the wall in feet by the number of courses. Our cedar siding online calculator will provide you with an estimate on how much material you will need for your project. Wall height in feet. Measure the width and height of windows doors and any other areas that will not be covered with siding.

Add side measurements and enter them here. Multiply height by width to get that side s surface area in square feet.