Enter the details you know. Optional advanced fields are kept separate so the main calculation stays easy to use.
How to use this calculator
- Enter overall booth dimensions and monthly rent.
- Enter zone 1 data, then open Advanced zones for sections 2 and 3.
- Compare profit per square foot, total profit, and sales per square foot before rearranging inventory.
How the estimate works
Profit per square foot helps compare sections using a common space measure, but it is not the only way to judge a display. A cabinet may attract customers, protect fragile items, or improve presentation even when its direct sales are modest.
The calculator allocates rent by display-zone area divided by the total booth floor area. Areas must be mutually exclusive for the comparison to be meaningful. It does not allocate rent for zones you have not entered.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use square feet or shelf area?Use a consistent physical area measure. For shelf comparisons, use shelf footprint or another repeatable measure and do not mix it with booth floor area.
Why allocate rent by area?Area-based allocation gives a consistent estimate of each zone’s share of booth rent, though another method may fit your layout better.
Can a low-profit zone still be useful?Yes. It may be needed for aisles, checkout, large statement items, or to draw shoppers toward other products.
What if zone areas add up to more than my booth?Check for overlapping measurements or a mix of floor area and shelf area before interpreting the figures.
Does higher sales per square foot always mean higher profit?No. A zone may sell expensive items with low margins. Compare both sales and profit per square foot.