Parking Ratio Calculator
The Parking Ratio Calculator expresses parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area, a standard commercial real-estate metric. Enter the number of spaces and the building area.
Formula
Parking Ratio = Spaces ÷ (Building Area ÷ 1,000)
- Typical office ratios are 3–5 spaces per 1,000 sq ft.
- Retail and medical uses often require more.
40 spaces, 10,000 sq ft
Inputs
- Parking Spaces: 40
- Building Area: 10000 sq ft
40 ÷ (10,000 ÷ 1,000) = 4.0 spaces per 1,000 sq ft.
Frequently asked questions
What is a typical parking ratio?
Offices commonly target 3–5 spaces per 1,000 sq ft; retail centres often need 4–6.