Question 1

What is the average room size?

Accepted Answer

Bedrooms: 120-150 sq ft. Living rooms: 200-400 sq ft. Master bedrooms: 200-300 sq ft.

Question 2

How much space do I need per person?

Accepted Answer

Minimum housing standards suggest 100 sq ft per person, though 400+ is more comfortable.

Question 3

How do I visualize large area units?

Accepted Answer

An acre is about 90% of a football field. A hectare is about 2.5 acres. A square kilometer is 100 hectares or about 247 acres.

Question 4

Why are there so many area units?

Accepted Answer

Different regions and industries developed their own units. Acres for farming, hectares for international use, square feet/meters for construction.

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