The Parking Lot Size Calculator is designed to help you quickly and easily calculate the necessary dimensions of a parking lot, including the total area, number of parking spaces, and space area per parking spot.
This tool offers both a Basic Calculator and an Advanced Calculator for different scenarios, whether you’re calculating the size of a standard lot or need to consider handicap spaces.
To use the Basic Calculator:
- Enter any two of the following values: Number of Spaces, Area per Space (ft²/space), or Parking Lot Size (ft²).
- Leave one field empty, and the calculator will automatically calculate the missing value when you press the Calculate button.
- If you wish to reset the fields, click the Reset button.
For more advanced calculations, the Advanced Calculator allows you to estimate the area required for handicap parking spaces:
- Enter the Total Parking Lot Size (ft²), Average Space Size (ft²/space), and Required Handicap Spaces (%).
- Press the Calculate button to determine the Total Handicap Space Area (ft²).
How to calculate
Example 1: Basic Calculator
Step |
Calculation |
Number of Spaces |
50 spaces |
Area per Space (ft²) |
300 ft²/space |
Parking Lot Size (ft²) |
(to be calculated) |
Multiply Spaces by Area |
50 × 300 = 15,000 ft² |
In this example, the number of spaces and area per space are provided, and the calculator determines that the total parking lot size is 15,000 ft².
Example 2: Advanced Calculator
Step |
Calculation |
Total Parking Lot Size (ft²) |
20,000 ft² |
Average Space Size (ft²/space) |
300 ft²/space |
Required Handicap Spaces (%) |
10% |
Calculate Handicap Area |
20,000 × (10 / 100) = 2,000 ft² |
In the advanced example, the total handicap space area is calculated based on the total parking lot size and the percentage of handicap spaces required. Here, 10% of a 20,000 ft² lot is dedicated to handicap parking, resulting in 2,000 ft² of handicap space.