Building

AC BTU Calculator

Estimate preliminary air-conditioning capacity in BTU/h, tons and kW from room size and basic load factors.

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Screening estimate only. HVAC equipment should be sized with a professional heat-load calculation such as Manual J; insulation, glazing, infiltration, orientation and local design temperatures materially affect real load.
10,000 BTU/hEstimated cooling capacity
0.83 tonsCooling tons
2.93 kWThermal capacity
400 ft²Entered area

Why use this ac btu calculator?

AC BTU Calculator provides an initial cooling-capacity screen from floor area, ceiling height and simple adjustment factors.

Example

Use a room's area and ceiling height to compare a rough BTU/h estimate with common air-conditioner sizes.

Important note

Do not use this as final HVAC sizing. A proper heat-load calculation accounts for glazing, insulation, infiltration, orientation and local design conditions.

How to use it

Start with the inputs shown above, review any options or assumptions, then generate the result. Where the tool creates a file, keep the original until you have opened and checked the downloaded output.

Frequently asked questions

Is this tool free?

Yes. The core tool is free to use.

Do I need an account?

No. You can use it without signing up.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Toolbox is designed for modern mobile and desktop browsers.