FloorAreaRatioCalculator

What is Floor Area Ratio (FAR)?

Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is a metric used in urban planning and real estate development to indicate the density of a particular zone. It is calculated by dividing the total floor area of all buildings on a given lot by the land area of the lot.

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter the Gross Floor Area (GFA) of the property in square feet.
2. Enter the Lot Area of the property in square feet.
3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the Floor Area Ratio.
4. The result will be displayed in the Results section.

Interpreting the Results

The FAR value indicates how much floor space can be built on a given lot. A higher FAR means more intense development, while a lower FAR means less intense development. The acceptable FAR for a property is typically determined by local zoning regulations.

Example Calculation

If a property has a Gross Floor Area of 50,000 square feet and a Lot Area of 10,000 square feet, the FAR would be:

FAR = 50,000 sq ft / 10,000 sq ft = 5.0

This means that the property can be built to a height that would result in a total floor area 5 times the size of the lot area.