Question

Difference between plinth area and floor area

Answer 1

Built-Up Area or Plinth Area - Total covered area of the apartment or commercial property unit. It can be calculated by adding areas of utility ducts within property unit, internal and external walls to the carpet are. ... And Floor Area is same as the Carpet Area.

Answer 2

Difference between plinth area and floor area is described below :

• Generally , the plinth area is calculated by taking the external dimensions of the building at the floor level.

• Whereas while calculating the floor area the internal measure is mandatory to lay the carpet which does not include the thickness of the walls and an internal measure.