The lineal foot is a unit of measurement used in real estate to represent a one-foot length measured in a straight line along the ground. Commonly used in pricing land and determining costs for building materials, the concept assumes consistent depth or width.
A 'rod' is a linear unit of measurement in real estate that is equal to 16½ feet. It is often used for describing land dimensions and road frontage.
Square footage is a measure of the area of a piece of real estate, typically measured in square feet. It represents the total floor area within a property's boundaries.
