Enter the length and width into the calculator to determine the square footage of the garden. This calculator can also evaluate any of the variables given the others are known.

Garden Square Footage Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the square footage of a garden.

SF = L * W

Variables:

  • SF is the square footage of the garden
  • L is the length of the garden
  • W is the width of the garden

To calculate the square footage of a garden, multiply the length of the garden by the width of the garden. The result is the total square footage of the garden.

What is a Garden Square Footage?

Garden square footage refers to the total area or space of a garden measured in square feet. It is a unit of measurement used primarily in the United States and is calculated by multiplying the length and width of the garden. This measurement is often used in garden planning and design, helping to determine how many plants can be grown, the amount of materials needed for landscaping, or the size of features like patios or ponds.

How to Calculate Garden Square Footage?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Garden Square Footage.


  1. First, determine the length of the garden (L).
  2. Next, determine the width of the garden (W).
  3. Next, gather the formula from above = SF = L * W.
  4. Finally, calculate the Garden Square Footage (SF).
  5. After inserting the values for L and W into the formula and calculating the result, check your answer.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Length of the garden (L) = 10 feet

Width of the garden (W) = 5 feet