Floor Plan Measurement FAQ: Common Questions Answered

Common questions about measuring square footage, GLA rules, floor plan tools, and what counts in an appraisal. For questions about using the MeasureFloorPlan tool itself, see the Product FAQ.

Is square footage measured from the exterior or interior?What is the difference between GLA and total finished area?What is the difference between heated square footage and GLA?What is ANSI Z765 and why does it matter for appraisals?What counts as a bedroom in an appraisal?What ceiling height is required for space to count as GLA?How do I measure a garage for an appraisal?How do I calculate GLA for a raised ranch or split-entry home?How do you measure a ranch-style home for an appraisal?Does a finished attic count as GLA?Are basements included in square footage?How do appraisers measure a basement?Why does appraisal square footage differ from the MLS listing?Does an unfinished basement count as square footage?How do you handle open-to-below areas and two-story foyers in GLA?How do you measure an L-shaped or irregular home for appraisal?What is the difference between above grade and below grade square footage?How do I measure a townhouse for an appraisal?How do I measure a duplex for an appraisal?How do I measure a Cape Cod or 1.5-story home for GLA?How do I measure a manufactured home for GLA?How do you measure a log home for appraisal?Does a pool house count as GLA or square footage?How do I measure an irregular or complex-shaped home for GLA?How do I measure an A-frame home for GLA?Does a bay window or bump-out count as square footage?Does a sunken living room count as GLA?How do knee walls affect square footage?What square footage should I use for homeowners insurance?How do you measure curved walls and round rooms for square footage?How much does floor plan measurement cost?How do you measure a garage conversion for square footage?How do you measure a tiny home for an appraisal?How much square footage discrepancy is acceptable in an appraisal?What changed in ANSI Z765-2021?Why does the appraisal square footage differ from the tax record?How do I measure a house when I don't have a floor plan?How do I read the scale on a floor plan?How do I get a floor plan for my house?What are the appraisal sketch requirements for UAD?Does a carport count as GLA?Does a mudroom count as square footage?Does a utility room count as square footage?How do you measure square footage from a PDF floor plan?Do stairs count as square footage?Are there square footage requirements for VA loans?How does square footage affect a homeowners insurance claim?How do you measure an irregular shaped room?

Floor Plan Measurement FAQ

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