About Parking Area Calculator (Formula)
The Parking Area Calculator is a simple tool designed to calculate the parking area (in square feet) based on the total lot area and the parking ratio provided by the user. Here’s an explanation of the formula used in this calculator:
- Total Lot Area (LA): This represents the total area of the parking lot or space available for parking, measured in square feet (ft²).
- Parking Ratio (PR): The parking ratio is given as a percentage (%). It represents the portion of the total lot area that is allocated for parking. For example, if the parking ratio is 30%, it means that 30% of the total lot area is designated for parking.
- Parking Area (PARK): This is the calculated parking area, also measured in square feet (ft²). It is the result of the calculation and represents the actual space available for parking.
The formula used to calculate the parking area is:
In this formula:
- We first multiply the Total Lot Area (LA) by the Parking Ratio (PR) to calculate the portion of the total lot area allocated for parking.
- Then, we divide the result by 100 to convert the parking ratio from a percentage to a decimal.
The final result, Parking Area (PARK), is the amount of space available for parking in square feet.
This calculator can be useful for urban planning, real estate development, and parking lot design to determine the amount of space dedicated to parking based on the desired parking ratio for a given area.