Question 1

How much space does one parking spot need?

Accepted Answer

Standard spot: 162 sq ft (9×18 ft). Compact: 128 sq ft (8×16 ft). Include drive aisles.

Question 2

How many parking spots per acre?

Accepted Answer

About 120-150 spots per acre, depending on layout and drive aisle width.

Question 3

How do I visualize large area units?

Accepted Answer

An acre is about 90% of a football field. A hectare is about 2.5 acres. A square kilometer is 100 hectares or about 247 acres.

Question 4

Why are there so many area units?

Accepted Answer

Different regions and industries developed their own units. Acres for farming, hectares for international use, square feet/meters for construction.

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