Space Allocation Calculator
Split your floor area into cardio, strength and functional zones with circulation space built in.
Model v1.0.0 · Data generated 2026-10-08 · 0 published reference values
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 is a calculation model, not a database lookup. It runs arithmetic on the numbers you enter, using an explicit formula and a small set of documented default assumptions (service intervals, energy prices, useful life). Every assumption it applies is listed in the result, and each one is a default you can overwrite.
We do not hold a benchmark dataset. FitnessNav operates no gyms, runs no fleet, and has never collected equipment telemetry, so there is no measured useful-life, maintenance-rate or downtime distribution behind these models. The default assumptions come from published manufacturer documentation and standard trade practice, and they are labelled as assumptions \u2014 not as findings. Treat the output as a structured way to think about a decision, and replace every default with your own numbers before it leaves your desk. If a vendor hands you a benchmark, ask for the sample size and the age of the machines in it.
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.