Work out space per employee instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Area per employee is the headline workplace density metric. Traditional cellular offices ran at 200-250 square feet per person, open plan at 120-150, and activity-based working with desk sharing at 70-100. Comparing actual density with the target shows how much space is surplus, which is usually the largest single property saving available.
Density
Area per employee = usable area / headcount
Capacity
Headcount supported = usable area / target area per person
Area per employee = usable area / headcount. Area per employee is the headline workplace density metric.
Below about 70 square feet per person acoustic and air quality complaints rise sharply, and many jurisdictions set a minimum floor area or air volume per occupant.
This calculator takes 3 inputs: Usable office area, Headcount, Target area per person. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic worked example — replace them with your own site or project figures.