Elevator Wait Time Calculator

Average wait time from car count, floors, and demand.

Number of elevator cars

Floors above lobby

Car capacity (persons)

Loading factor

Rated speed (m/s)

Floor-to-floor height (m)

Door cycle time (s)

Tab to move between fields

Average wait time (s)

28.7

Interval (s)57.3

Round-trip time (s)229.3

Service grade (1-5)3

Avg. total journey (s)108.2

Probable stops7.8

Highest reversal floor7.8

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Number of Elevator Cars and Floors above lobby.
Set Car Capacity (persons), Loading Factor (%), and Rated Speed (m/s).
Input Floor-to-Floor Height (m) and Door Cycle Time (s).
Review Average Interval (seconds) and Average Wait Time.
Target intervals below 30 seconds for office buildings and below 60 seconds for residential.

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