Practical Case Study: Calculate the area of a 20 × 50 ft land plot
Step 1: Measure the Land
Use a measuring tape or laser measurer to measure the length and width of your land plot. For this example:
- Length = 50 feet
- Width = 20 feet
Step 2: Enter Values into the Area Calculator
Open the calculator above and input your measurements:
- Select "Rectangle" as the shape
- Enter Length: 50 ft
- Enter Width: 20 ft
Step 3: Select Your Preferred Unit
Choose the unit you want for the result:
- Square Feet (sq ft) - for US measurements
- Square Meters (sq m) - for metric measurements
- Acres - for large land plots
Step 4: Click Calculate to See Instant Results
Click the "Calculate Area" button to get your result with complete breakdown:
Result: Your total area is 1,000 sq ft
Calculation:
Length = 50 ft
Width = 20 ft
Area = 50 × 20 = 1,000 sq ft
Pro Tip: For irregular shapes, break them down into rectangles, triangles, or circles, calculate each area separately, then add them together for the total area.