Parking Ratio Calculator

How to Use the Calculator

1. Enter the total number of parking spaces in the "Total Parking Spaces" field.
2. Enter the total land area in square feet in the "Total Land Area" field.
3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the parking ratio.
4. The result will be displayed as spaces per 1,000 square feet.

Understanding Parking Ratio

Parking ratio is a measure used in urban planning and real estate development to determine the number of parking spaces required per unit of land area. It is commonly expressed as spaces per 1,000 square feet. This ratio helps developers and planners ensure adequate parking while optimizing land use.

Example Calculation

For example, if a property has 200 parking spaces and a total land area of 50,000 square feet, the parking ratio would be calculated as follows:

Parking Ratio = (200 / 50,000) * 1000 = 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet

Typical Parking Ratios

The required parking ratio varies by location and type of development. Common ratios include:

• Residential: 3-5 spaces per 1,000 square feet
• Commercial: 5-8 spaces per 1,000 square feet
• Office: 5-7 spaces per 1,000 square feet
• Retail: 6-10 spaces per 1,000 square feet