How big is a 20 x 20 room?
A 20 x 20 room is 400 square feet (37.2 m²). That is about the size of a two-car garage.
- Area
- 400 sq ft
- length × width
- In meters
- 37.2 m²
- 6.10 × 6.10 m
- Perimeter
- 80 ft
- baseboard and trim
What fits
What fits in a 20 x 20 room
Four common layouts, drawn to scale. Space left is what remains between the furniture and the walls.
- Fits
Queen bed
60″ × 80″, with 90″ on each side.
- Fits
King bed
76″ × 80″, with 82″ on each side.
- Fits
Two twin beds
38″ × 75″ each, 55″ between and beside.
- Fits
Home office
A 60″ × 30″ desk and a reading chair.
Flooring and paint
Flooring and paint for a 20 x 20 room
Estimates for planning. Check the coverage on the product you buy.
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Flooring
441 sq ft
400 sq ft plus 10% for cuts and waste.
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Paint, two coats
3 gallons
Walls of 8 ft: 640 sq ft, less about 60 sq ft for a door and a window.
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Tiles, 12 × 24 in
221 tiles
441 sq ft divided by 2 sq ft per tile.
Related sizes
Related sizes
Questions
Questions
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info@squaremetry.comHow many square feet is a 20 x 20 room?
400 square feet: 20 feet times 20 feet. In meters that is 6.10 × 6.10 m, or 37.2 m².
Is 20 x 20 a good size for a bedroom?
A queen bed fits well: it leaves 90″ on each side. It is about the size of a two-car garage.
How much flooring do I need for a 20 x 20 room?
About 441 sq ft: the 400 sq ft of the room plus 10% for cuts and waste.
How much paint for a 20 x 20 room?
About 3 gallons for two coats. Walls of 8 ft are 640 sq ft, less about 60 sq ft for a door and a window, at about 350 sq ft per gallon.
How do I measure my room?
Measure wall to wall at floor level, the longest way and the widest way. For an L-shaped room, measure two rectangles and add them up.
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Can I export my floor plan?
Yes, as PNG, SVG or a PDF to scale, and as a square footage report with the rooms and the rule behind each number.
Does a garage count as square footage?
Not in the gross living area. A garage is not finished living space, so ANSI Z765 reports it separately, like a porch or a deck.
Can I measure in square meters?
Yes. Switch the units to meters and every length and area follows. Type 4.2 x 3.5 or 420 x 350 cm.
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