BTU – Calculator

GUIDEHVAC BTU Calculator β€” ZIP Code Heating Zone
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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.