How Many Square Feet Is a 13×17 Room?
Direct Answer:
221 square feet
20.53 m² · 24.56 sq yd
A room that measures 13 feet by 17 feet has a floor area of 221 square feet. A roomy bedroom that fits a king bed with extras, or a snug living room with a small sectional and TV.
Room at a Glance
Diagonal: 21.4 ft · Perimeter: 60 ft
What 221 Square Feet Looks Like: Large Bedroom or Small Living Room
At this size, you can comfortably fit a king bed with full nightstands and a dresser, plus a reading area with a chair and floor lamp. Alternatively, this works well as a small living room: a 3-seat sofa, a chair or loveseat across, a coffee table, and a media console. Many homes use these rooms as combined primary bedrooms with sitting areas in newer floor plans.
Typical uses for 221 sq ft:
Furniture That Fits a 13×17 Room
For a primary bedroom: king bed (76 × 80 in) on the longest wall, matching tall nightstands, dresser opposite the bed, plus a 30-inch reading chair and small ottoman in one corner. For a living room: 84-inch sofa on one wall, two chairs across, 40 × 24 coffee table, 60-inch media console.
Recommended Bed
King (76 × 80 in) with full primary suite furniture.
Walking Space Rule
For a primary suite, leave 36 inches on each side of the bed. For a living room, plan a 30-inch clear path between sofa and coffee table.
2026 Flooring Cost for a 13×17 Room
Material-only cost ranges based on retail pricing, with 10% waste added on top of the 221 sq ft floor area.
| Material | Sq Ft to Order | Material Cost Range |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) | 244 sq ft | $488–$1708 |
| Ceramic Tile | 244 sq ft | $244–$1952 |
| Solid Hardwood | 244 sq ft | $976–$2928 |
Paint Needed for a 13×17 Room
Wall area = perimeter × ceiling height, minus 21 sq ft for one door and 30 sq ft for two windows.
| Ceiling Height | Net Wall Area | Gallons (2 Coats) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 ft (standard) | 429 sq ft | 3 gallons |
| 9 ft (modern) | 489 sq ft | 3 gallons |
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Sources
The figures on this page are based on data from these authoritative industry sources.
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) — US home building industry data, including average new-home square footage.
- ANSI Z765 Standard — American National Standard for measuring single-family residential square footage.
- National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) — Installation guidelines and waste recommendations for wood flooring.
- Sherwin-Williams Technical Data — Paint coverage rates per gallon from the manufacturer’s product data sheets.