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Measurements
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acre | 43,560 square feet |
| Hectare | 10,000 square meters (2.417 acres) |
| Mile | 5,280 linear feet |
| Square Mile | 640 acres |
| Kilometer | 3,281 feet or 1,000 meters |
| Density | Measures the number of dwelling units per unit of area (e.g. 200 houses per square mile). |
| Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | Ratio of lot size to max floor area of a building allowable under regulation or ordinance. In many cases, City ordinances may increase FAR if the building incorporates open areas or rec space. |
| FAR example | Ex: if lot size = 10,000sf and building covers 5,000sf, FAR = 0.5. A FAR of 0.5 means that a one-story building covers 50% of the lot or a two-story building covers 25% of the lot. |