våningsytan

Våningsytan refers to the floor area of a specific level in a building. The term is used in Swedish architecture, construction, and real estate to describe how much surface space a given floor provides. It is typically expressed in square meters and relates to the level’s usable surface.

Measurement usually involves calculating the internal surface bounded by the floor’s interior walls. In practice, some definitions exclude areas with insufficient headroom, vertical shafts, and other non-usable spaces. Terminology and exact rules vary by country, standard, and contract. In Swedish listings, våningsytan may be reported per floor and summed to give a total våningsyta for the dwelling.

Våningsytan is distinct from boarea, which denotes habitable living space, and from bruksarea (often called usable floor area), a broader measure that can include corridors and service spaces. The total våningsyta of a building or dwelling is the sum of the våningsytor on its levels and is often used for planning, valuation, and comparison purposes.

Because measurement practices are not universal, the stated våningsytan should be interpreted in light of the standard or contract used. Changes to interior walls or ceilings can alter a floor’s våningsyta, making precise definitions important in real estate and architectural projects.