Office Space Calculator
Calculate exactly how much office space you need based on international standards. Add rooms, pick your industry, and find matching offices in Mumbai.
📐 How to Calculate Office Space
Whether you're a startup, growing team, or multinational — getting your office size right saves rent money and boosts productivity. International standards like BIFMA (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association) and BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) recommend specific square footage per function.
Carpet vs Super Built-Up
In Mumbai, carpet area is what you actually use. Super built-up includes walls, lobbies, etc. Our calculator uses carpet area — the usable space.
International Standards
BIFMA recommends 80–150 sq ft per workstation depending on role. Executive cabins need 150–250 sq ft. Our calculator uses these proven norms.
Efficiency Tip
Add 15–20% circulation space (corridors, aisles) to your total furniture layout. This is already factored into our calculator.
📊 Space Standards by Industry
Different industries have different space requirements. Here's a quick reference based on international benchmarks:
| Industry | Sq Ft / Person | Density | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 80–120 | High | Open-plan cubicles, shared desks, agile spaces |
| Finance / Banking | 120–180 | Medium | More private offices, meeting rooms, compliance areas |
| Law Firm | 150–250 | Low | Large cabins, library, conference rooms, reception |
| Consulting | 100–150 | Medium | Mix of hot-desking + partner cabins |
| Creative / Design | 100–160 | Medium | Studio spaces, breakout areas, display zones |
| Trading Firm | 60–100 | Very High | Dense desks, multi-monitor setups, minimal private offices |
| Healthcare Admin | 120–180 | Medium | Waiting areas, private consultation rooms |
🧮 Office Space Calculator
Add rooms and quantities below. We'll calculate total carpet area needed based on international norms.
IT standard: 80–120 sq ft per workstation, open-plan layout.
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💡 Office Space Efficiency Tips
Hot Desking
If your team works in shifts or hybrid mode, consider hot desking — allocate 0.7 desks per employee. This can reduce your space requirement by 20–30%.
Flexible Layouts
Use modular furniture and glass partitions instead of permanent walls. This lets you reconfigure the space as your team grows without breaking anything.
Multi-Purpose Rooms
A meeting room + training room + video-call room can be the same space with the right AV setup. Don't dedicate separate rooms if you don't need to.
Growth Buffer
Plan for 6–12 months of growth. It's expensive to move offices frequently. Add 10–15% buffer to your calculation for near-term hiring.
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