Typical Floor Loads

Uniformly and concentrated floor loads for different applications and how to calculate loads in kN from mass

Type of ApplicationConcentrated Load (kN)Uniformly Distributed Load (kN/m²)
Bedroom, dwelling1.81.5
Bedroom, hotel1.82
Bathroom1.82
Balcony, dwelling1.41.5
Balcony, hotel or guest house1.53
Communal area1.41.5
Factory, general4.55
Kitchen, communal4.53
Laboratory4.53
Laundry4.53
Library4.54
Office2.72.5
WC1.82
Warehouse, general storage1.82
Work area, general2.72.5
Workshop4.55
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