The following characteristics of coffee have an adverse effect on the upper GI tract: Coffee Decreases Pressure in the Lower Esophageal Sphincter Coffee has been shown to decrease pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter, contributing to gastroesophageal reflux.
Here is how to properly measure and calculate total square footage of the space. 1  Split the room into separate areas. 2  Measure each area of the room separately (area 1, area 2, area 3). 3  Calculate the square footage of the each space by multiplying length by width. 4  Room: Length (ft) x Width (ft) = Square Footage.
1 A linear foot is not the same as a square foot. 2  Square footage is calculated by measuring the length and the width of the item and multiplying the two. 3  To calculate the square footage of a room 18 feet long by 10 feet wide, you would multiply 18 by 10 to get 180 square feet.