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Office space calculator

Your space requirements are one of the most important parts of your workplace strategy. Our office space calculator is designed to help you determine how much space your business needs to be successful.

Use the calculator to find the right amount of office space for your business requirements. Simply select the type of space (work, meeting or support) and follow the instructions. Remember to add circulation space for an accurate calculation.

Instructions

Enter the number of people using each space, then press ‘ADD.’ Enter your requirements for each space type before pressing ‘CALCULATE.’
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Add circulation space

Add a circulation percentage which represents the amount of space allocated to corridors and circulation paths within your office.

12%
15%
20%

Calculate
Select workspaces
- Open office
  Open office
  An open office space is where the majority of work is completed at assigned or unassigned desks.
  People
- Private office
  Private office
  An enclosed workspace for one or more people.
  People
- Collaboration space
  Collaboration space
  A non-reservable space that is open or semi-enclosed for short and extended meetings.
  People
- Phone booth
  Phone booth
  A small enclosed individual space with audio/visual privacy for short-term use.
  People
Select meeting spaces
- Meeting room
  Meeting room
  A space used for conducting meetings. Can contain audio/visual equipment.
  People
- Informal meeting space
  Informal meeting space
  Semi-private space used for collaborative tasks and encouraging ad-hoc meetings.
  People
- Boardroom
  Boardroom
  A space used for senior level formal meetings. Usually soundproofed and contains high specification of furniture and audio/visual technology.
  People
- Reception
  Reception
  The front desk or lobby used to greet clients and visitors. Critical area for making a strong first impression.
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Select support spaces
- Breakout area
  Breakout area
  A multipurpose open space that connects colleagues for either dining or informal meetings.
  People
- Teapoint
  Teapoint
  An area for employees and/or visitors to gather and access basic refreshments.
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- Print and mail area
  Print and mail area
  A space used for creating and compiling documents. Requires frequent access.
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- Comms room
  Comms room
  A comms room or server room is a space devoted to the operation of computer servers.
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- Locker area
  Locker area
  A small storage compartment for individual use often required in an agile working environment.
  People
- Store room
  Store room
  A space for keeping the bulk of office files, goods and equipment.
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Office space calculator

Instructions

Total

Add circulation space

Select workspaces

Open office

Private office

Collaboration space

Phone booth

Select meeting spaces

Meeting room

Informal meeting space

Boardroom

Reception

Select support spaces

Breakout area

Teapoint

Print and mail area

Comms room

Locker area

Store room