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NEN 2580

The Dutch standard for measuring floor area. NEN 2580 defines how floor areas of buildings are measured in the Netherlands.

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Definition

Definition

The Dutch standard for measuring floor area.

What it means

NEN 2580 defines how floor areas of buildings are measured in the Netherlands. For homes, the measuring instruction (meetinstructie) builds on it to find the usable floor area.

Compared with other terms

Table: related terms compared
TermWhat it includes
NEN 2580The Dutch standard for measuring floor area.
Usable floor areaGebruiksoppervlakte in Dutch: the floor area measured on the inside of the outer walls.
Gross floor areaThe whole floor area, measured to the outside of the exterior walls.
Read the guide: Woonoppervlakte berekenen

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