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ACI 318 / ASCE 7 (USA): 40 psf (1.92 kN/m²)
Eurocode EN 1991-1-1: 2.0 kN/m² for category A (residential)
IS 875 (India): 2.0 kN/m²
GB 50009 (China): 2.0 kN/m²
AS/NZS 1170.1 (Australia/NZ): 2.0 kN/m²
All codes are very close; check local amendments. Always apply the higher of code or client requirement.