SurfaceArea Property


Solid Surface Area Property

Returns the total surface area of this solid.

Namespace: Autodesk.Revit.DB
Assembly: RevitAPI (in RevitAPI.dll) Version: 25.0.0.0 (25.0.0.0)
Syntax
public double SurfaceArea { get; }

Return Value

Double
The real number equal to the total area of this solid.
Exceptions
Exception Condition
InvalidOperationException Thrown when this solid is not a valid Geometry object.
Remarks
Calculates the surface area by adding together the areas of faces comprising this solid. Will slightly underestimate if curved surfaces are present.
See Also
ArchiLabs

Stop fighting Revit automation.

Build repeatable BIM design and documentation workflows with scripts, data, and AI in one place, without wrestling brittle one-off automations.

Try ArchiLabs →