Glazing Area Calculator

Plan façade glazing with accurate area totals. Add multiple openings, shapes, and frame reductions easily. Check ratios, print summaries, and share files with teams.

Used in the exported report header.
All outputs are reported in m² and ft².
Use fewer decimals for presentation documents.
Used to compute wall glazing ratio (%).
Used to compute floor glazing ratio (%).
Wall % Floor %
Optional checks against your project limits.

Openings
Add windows, glazed doors, curtain wall panels, and skylights. Provide only the dimensions required for the selected shape.

Example data table

These examples show typical openings and how deductions affect net glazed area.

Type Shape Qty Dimensions Frame % Glass % Net (m²)
Window Rectangle 8 1.20 × 1.50 m 12 100 12.672
Glazed Door Rectangle 2 1.00 × 2.10 m 18 70 2.411
Skylight Circle 4 Ø 0.90 m 10 100 2.290
Example net values are rounded to three decimals and assume no overlaps.

Formula used

Each opening is calculated in two steps: gross opening area, then net glazed area.

  • Rectangle: Area = Width × Height
  • Circle: Area = π × (Diameter ÷ 2)²
  • Triangle: Area = 0.5 × Base × Height
  • Trapezoid: Area = 0.5 × (Base A + Base B) × Height

Net glazed area = (Gross area × Quantity) × (1 − Frame% ÷ 100) × (Glazing% ÷ 100).

How to use this calculator

  1. Select the unit you will enter for dimensions.
  2. Add openings and choose a shape per opening.
  3. Enter the required dimensions and quantity.
  4. Set frame deduction and glazing fraction percentages.
  5. Optionally enter wall and floor areas for ratios.
  6. Click Calculate to view totals and breakdown.
  7. Use CSV or PDF download buttons after results appear.

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