Singapore Area Calculator

Area Calculation Scenarios

Singapore Property Measurements

• Built-up Area: Internal floor area excluding walls
• Strata Area: Built-up area plus share of common areas
• Land Area: Total land size for landed properties
• Gross Floor Area (GFA): Total floor area including all levels
• Plot Ratio: GFA divided by land area

Common Area Conversions

• 1 Square Meter: 10.764 square feet
• 1 Square Foot: 0.0929 square meters
• 1 Acre: 43,560 square feet or 4,047 square meters
• 1 Hectare: 10,000 square meters or 107,639 square feet
• 1 Square Kilometer: 100 hectares or 247.1 acres

HDB Flat Sizes

• 1-Room: 350-400 sq ft (33-37 sq m)
• 2-Room: 450-500 sq ft (42-46 sq m)
• 3-Room: 650-700 sq ft (60-65 sq m)
• 4-Room: 900-1,000 sq ft (84-93 sq m)
• 5-Room: 1,100-1,200 sq ft (102-111 sq m)
• Executive: 1,400-1,500 sq ft (130-139 sq m)

Private Property Sizes

• Studio: 400-600 sq ft (37-56 sq m)
• 1-Bedroom: 500-800 sq ft (46-74 sq m)
• 2-Bedroom: 700-1,200 sq ft (65-111 sq m)
• 3-Bedroom: 1,000-1,800 sq ft (93-167 sq m)
• 4-Bedroom: 1,500-2,500 sq ft (139-232 sq m)
• Penthouse: 2,000+ sq ft (186+ sq m)

Landed Property Types

• Terrace House: 1,500-4,000 sq ft land
• Semi-Detached: 3,000-8,000 sq ft land
• Detached House: 5,000-15,000+ sq ft land
• Corner Terrace: Premium for corner lots
• Good Class Bungalow: Minimum 15,000 sq ft land

Commercial Property Measurements

• Lettable Area: Usable space for tenant
• Gross Area: Including common areas and facilities
• Efficiency Ratio: Lettable ÷ Gross area
• Loading Factor: Common area allocation
• Carpet Area: Actual usable floor space

Industrial Property Sizes

• Light Industrial: 1,000-10,000 sq ft
• General Industrial: 5,000-50,000 sq ft
• Warehouse: 10,000-100,000+ sq ft
• Factory: Variable based on industry
• Logistics Hub: 50,000-500,000+ sq ft

Planning and Zoning

• Plot Ratio: Maximum GFA allowed
• Site Coverage: Maximum ground coverage
• Building Height: Maximum allowable height
• Setback Requirements: Distance from boundaries
• Green Building Mark: Sustainability requirements

Measurement Standards

• SISV Standards: Singapore Institute of Surveyors
• URA Guidelines: Urban Redevelopment Authority
• BCA Requirements: Building and Construction Authority
• RICS Standards: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• International Standards: ISO measurement protocols

Valuation Considerations

• Price per Square Foot: Common valuation metric
• Efficiency Factor: Usable vs total area
• Location Premium: Area-specific multipliers
• Floor Level: Higher floors command premium
• Orientation: Facing direction affects value

Construction and Renovation

• Renovation Costs: Per square foot pricing
• Material Quantities: Based on area calculations
• Labor Costs: Area-based estimates
• Permit Requirements: Area thresholds for approvals
• Timeline Planning: Area affects project duration

Energy and Utilities

• Aircon Sizing: BTU per square foot
• Electrical Load: Watts per square foot
• Water Usage: Consumption per area
• Internet Coverage: WiFi range planning
• Lighting Design: Lumens per square foot

Insurance and Maintenance

• Insurance Coverage: Based on floor area
• Cleaning Costs: Per square foot rates
• Maintenance Fees: Area-based calculations
• Security Systems: Coverage area planning
• Fire Safety: Area-based requirements

Technology Tools

• Laser Measuring: Accurate distance measurement
• CAD Software: Computer-aided design
• Mobile Apps: Area calculation tools
• Drone Surveys: Large area mapping
• 3D Scanning: Precise area capture

Legal and Documentation

• Title Deeds: Official area records
• Survey Plans: Professional measurements
• Strata Plans: Unit and common area breakdown
• Building Plans: Approved construction drawings
• As-Built Drawings: Final construction records