Space Allocation Calculator
Split your floor area into cardio, strength and functional zones with circulation space built in.
Model v1.0.0 · Data generated 2026-10-01 · 0 benchmark metrics
Select a scenario to pre-fill realistic defaults for that facility type.
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Total Allocated Area
128 sqm
50% confidence · model v1.0.0
Zone allocation fits your floor plate
A 500 sqm floor fits this plan with ~372 sqm spare — reserve it for reception, storage or a stretching strip.
| Cost Item | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Treadmill ×5 | $33 | 26% |
| Elliptical ×2 | $10 | 8% |
| Exercise Bike ×2 | $6 | 5% |
| Rower ×1 | $4 | 3% |
| Smith Machine ×4 | $22 | 17% |
| Cable Crossover ×3 | $24 | 19% |
| Functional Rack ×1 | $6 | 5% |
| Dumbbell Set ×2 | $5 | 4% |
Respect the circulation buffer
19 sqm (~15% of equipment footprint) is not optional — fire code and member flow both depend on it.
Cost out the resulting fleet
Take these zone sizes into the planner to price the exact equipment list.
Open Equipment Planner →Assumptions
- • Fleet density: 0.035 units/sqm
- • Per-unit footprint: Manufacturer installation area per profile
- • Circulation buffer: 15% of footprint
Limitations
- • Rectangular-room heuristic — Odd-shaped floors lose usable area to corners; verify with a CAD layout.
- • No wet areas — Locker rooms/studios must be carved out before applying this split.
Data sources & method
This tool uses FitnessNav benchmark data: equipment useful life, maintenance %, energy consumption, pricing and scenario presets. Every assumption shown in the result references its benchmark metric. Benchmarks are verified over time through industry research — draft values are clearly flagged.
Space Allocation Calculator — frequently asked questions
How much room does one commercial treadmill need?
6.5 m² of installation footprint. Circulation allowance adds roughly 15% on top under the industry ratio, so plan about 7.5 m² of total floor per unit.
What counts as circulation space?
Walkways and clearance between stations — benchmarked at 15% of total floor area. Layouts compressed below 10% hurt member experience and safety compliance.
How many stations fit in 300 m²?
Roughly nine to ten machines once circulation is respected, varying by focus — functional zones pack tighter per unit than spaced cardio rows.
Does training focus change the layout math?
Yes — strength, cardio, mixed and functional mixes draw from categories with different footprints, shifting how many units your area supports.