How To Calculate Square Footage From Floor Plan In Revit Family

Revit is a powerful BIM (Building Information Modeling) software that allows users to create 3D models of buildings and structures. One of the most important aspects of Revit is the ability to calculate square footage from a floor plan.

This information can be used for a variety of purposes, such as estimating construction costs, determining property taxes, and complying with building codes. In this article, we will discuss the essential steps on how to calculate square footage from a floor plan in Revit family.

Step 1: Open the Revit project

The first step is to open the Revit project that contains the floor plan you want to calculate the square footage for.

Step 2: Create a new area plan

Once you have opened the project, you need to create a new area plan. To do this, click on the "Area Plan" tab in the ribbon and then click on the "New Area Plan" button.

Step 3: Select the floor plan

In the "New Area Plan" dialog box, select the floor plan that you want to calculate the square footage for. You can also choose to include or exclude certain elements from the area calculation, such as walls, doors, and windows.

Step 4: Calculate the square footage

Once you have selected the floor plan, click on the "Calculate" button. Revit will then calculate the square footage of the floor plan and display it in the "Area" field.

Step 5: Export the area plan

If you want to share the area plan with others or use it in another software program, you can export it to a variety of formats, such as PDF, DWG, and IFC.

Tips for calculating square footage from a floor plan in Revit family

Make sure that the floor plan is accurate and up-to-date.
Select the correct elements to include or exclude from the area calculation.
Use the "Room Finish" tool to assign different finishes to different areas of the floor plan.
Use the "Area Properties" dialog box to view detailed information about the area calculation.
Export the area plan to a format that is compatible with other software programs.

By following these steps, you can easily calculate the square footage from a floor plan in Revit family.