Calculating your office space requirements

There are several standards which determine the minimum required number of m2 per office. Please
keep in mind that this is the legally required minimum, so account for what is comfortable, not just
lawfully compliant. Below is a list of average sizes.

• A workplace must have a total area of at least 7-8 m2.

• 1 worker uses approximately 4 m2.

• A flat screen requires 1 m2.

• Space for a deep screen in a single workstation requires around 2 m2.

• A reading/writing surface often requires another 1 m2.

• If you have lots of papers and files then you'll need 0.55 m2 for a cabinet with drawers.

• Allow 1m2 for the door not to impede on your working space.

• 1 cabinet for filing usually takes up 1 m2.

• The smallest of 2-person meeting rooms can be 2 m2 per person.

Example calculation

If you are searching for office space for your company with 6 employees:

• 10 employees: 40 m2 (10x4 m2)

• 10 flat screens: 10 m2(10x1 m2)
• 10 reading/writing surfaces: 10 m2 (10x1 m2)
• 10 filing cabinets: 10 m2 (10x1 m2)
• 10 cabinets with drawers: 5 m2 (10x0,5 m2)
• 1 meeting room for 10 people 20 m2 (10x2 m2)

The total area of your office space must be at least 95 m2. That does not include corridor space, public
space, kitchen and other areas. So don't be surprised if your final office space requirement goes over
100m2.