Measure mold patches by room, wall, or ceiling. Get totals in feet and meters instantly. Create clear reports to support remediation decisions confidently now.
| Scenario | Patch shapes | Inputs (feet) | Total (ft²) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small spot behind cabinet | 1 rectangle | 2 × 3, qty 1 | 6 | Small |
| Multiple wall patches | 3 rectangles | (2 × 4) ×3 | 24 | Medium |
| Ceiling spread with circles | 2 circles | Diameter 4, qty 2 | 25.133 | Medium |
| Broad growth along framing | Irregular | Area 140, qty 1 | 140 | Large |
Visible mold coverage is a practical first metric for scoping a response. By translating patches into a single area total, teams can communicate severity, compare rooms, and track change after drying or cleaning. Area estimates also help prioritize moisture investigation, material sampling, and work sequencing while documentation remains consistent across inspectors and contractors.
Real growth rarely forms perfect rectangles. Breaking the surface into multiple patches reduces overestimation and makes field measuring faster. This calculator supports rectangles, triangles, circles using diameter, and irregular areas entered directly. Quantities allow repeated shapes, which is useful for spot patterns on framing bays or along baseboards.
The output converts your inputs to square feet and square meters, then groups the result into small, medium, or large scope categories. These bands are commonly used for planning containment, labor, and equipment. Always interpret thresholds with context: porous materials, occupant sensitivity, HVAC spread, and hidden growth can warrant a higher response level.
Clear records protect both owners and contractors. Capture the project label, location, and surface type, then attach exported CSV or PDF to daily logs or estimates. Include photos with scale, moisture readings, and the suspected source. When conditions change, remeasure the same patches to show progress and support closeout decisions. When measuring, note whether staining follows plumbing chases, window leaks, or slab edges. Mark patch outlines with tape, then measure. For ceilings, use a laser distance tool where safe. Keep units consistent per room to reduce conversion errors. Record ambient humidity and temperature, because conditions affect drying speed and recurrence risk.
Area totals do not replace safety controls. Use appropriate PPE, isolate the work zone, and prevent dust migration. Correct the water source before removal, dry materials to target levels, and verify with visual inspection. If growth is extensive or recurring, involve qualified remediation professionals and consider post-work verification.
Break the outline into smaller simple shapes and estimate each patch. Use conservative measurements and note that the value is an estimate for planning and documentation.
Measure the visible growth you intend to address. If staining suggests wider impact, record it separately and investigate moisture and hidden conditions before deciding scope.
Surface type helps documentation and planning. Porous materials like drywall or carpet often require different handling than nonporous masonry, even at similar visible areas.
No. Choose one unit per calculation so totals remain consistent. If you measured in both, run separate calculations and combine results after converting to one unit.
No. Categories are a quick planning guide. Moisture source, HVAC spread, sensitive occupants, and hidden growth may require higher controls than area alone suggests.
Exports reflect the latest submitted values saved in your session. Recalculate after edits before downloading to ensure the file matches your current measurements.
Important Note: All the Calculators listed in this site are for educational purpose only and we do not guarentee the accuracy of results. Please do consult with other sources as well.