
GUIDEHVAC β’ HVAC TOOLS
BTU Calculator
Estimate heating or cooling requirements using your room details and ZIP-code heating region.
Enter a ZIP code to identify the location.
You can override the suggested region if you know your local heating zone.
Estimated cooling load
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BTU/hr
Approximate AC size
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How the estimate was calculated
- Locationβ
- Room areaβ
- Base / zone loadβ
- Ceiling adjustmentβ
- Climate adjustmentβ
- Insulation adjustmentβ
- Sun exposureβ
- Windowsβ
- Peopleβ
- Building locationβ
- Appliancesβ
Important: This is a preliminary sizing estimate, not a Manual J load calculation. Final equipment sizing should account for local design temperatures, envelope construction, infiltration, windows, ducts, orientation and other building-specific factors.