Enter the total number of dwellings and the land area in hectares into the calculator to determine the number of dwellings per hectare.
Dwellings Per Hectare Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the number of dwellings per hectare.
D/H = TD / LA
Variables:
- D/H is the number of dwellings per hectare
- TD is the total number of dwellings
- LA is the land area in hectares
To calculate the number of dwellings per hectare, divide the total number of dwellings by the land area in hectares.
What is Dwellings Per Hectare?
Dwellings per hectare is a measure used in urban planning to assess the density of housing in a given area. It is an important metric for understanding how land is utilized for residential purposes and can influence decisions on zoning, infrastructure, and services. A higher number of dwellings per hectare indicates a higher density, which can be associated with urban areas, while a lower number suggests a more suburban or rural setting.
How to Calculate Dwellings Per Hectare?
The following steps outline how to calculate the number of Dwellings Per Hectare.
- First, determine the total number of dwellings (TD).
- Next, determine the land area in hectares (LA).
- Next, gather the formula from above = D/H = TD / LA.
- Finally, calculate the number of Dwellings Per Hectare (D/H).
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Total number of dwellings (TD) = 120 dwellings
Land area in hectares (LA) = 3 hectares
