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BTU Calculator for Air Conditioners
Estimate the right BTU/h size for a bedroom, living room, office or kitchen using room area, people and sun exposure.
Use this BTU calculator to estimate how much cooling capacity an air conditioner may need for a room at home or at work. The tool looks at room area, number of people, sun exposure and extra heat from electronics, which gives a more practical starting point than choosing a unit by area alone.
It helps when you are comparing air conditioner sizes before buying, checking whether an older unit is undersized or budgeting for a bedroom, living room, office or kitchen. The estimate combines base room load with occupancy and extra heat so you get a main BTU/h recommendation, a suggested range and an approximate tonnage value.
The result is meant for initial planning and product research. Spaces with tall ceilings, poor insulation, large glass surfaces or demanding climates may still need a professional load calculation before installation.
Use clear inputs to get a more useful result.