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HVAC Cooling Load Calculator

Calculate cooling and heating loads for HVAC system sizing. Accounts for room dimensions, climate zone, orientation, windows, occupancy, and equipment heat gains.

Room Dimensions
Room: 30 | Volume: 90
Climate & Location
Building Envelope

Top floor or flat roof with sun exposure

Internal Heat Loads

~400 BTU/hr per person

Computers, appliances, lighting

Cooling Load

2.8 kW

Tonnage

0.8 TR

BTU/hr

10k

Required Cooling Capacity

9,609 BTU/hr

2.82 kW|0.8 Tons

Recommended AC Unit

1 Ton (12,000 BTU)

Includes 15% safety factor

Load Breakdown
Envelope Load4,050BTU/hr
Window/Solar Load1,000BTU/hr
Occupant Load1,600BTU/hr
Equipment Load1,706BTU/hr
Total Sensible Load8,356BTU/hr
Room Specifications
Floor Area30
Volume90
Climate ZoneHot & Humid (Gulf)
BTU per m²320BTU/m²

Notes:

  • 1 Ton of Refrigeration = 12,000 BTU/hr = 3.517 kW
  • Safety factor of 15% included for peak loads
  • Actual sizing may vary based on specific conditions
  • Consider additional capacity for kitchen areas
  • Consult HVAC engineer for precise system design
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DISCLAIMER

This calculator provides ESTIMATES for preliminary planning purposes. Results are based on standard assumptions and may not reflect your specific project conditions.

By using this tool, you acknowledge that:

1. All calculations are approximate and based on typical industry standards and assumptions.

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