1. What is a BTU Cooling Calculator?

Definition: This calculator estimates the cooling capacity needed in BTUs per hour based on room area, cooling factor, and BTU requirements per square foot.

Purpose: It helps determine the appropriate air conditioner size for cooling a 200 square foot space or any other specified area.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( Q \) — Cooling capacity (BTU/h)
• \( A \) — Area to be cooled (square feet)
• \( \text{BTU/ft}^2 \) — Base cooling requirement per square foot
• \( F \) — Adjustment factor for room conditions

Explanation: The area is multiplied by the base BTU requirement and then adjusted for specific room factors.

3. Importance of Proper Cooling Calculation

Details: Accurate BTU calculation ensures efficient cooling, proper humidity control, and energy savings by avoiding oversized or undersized units.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the area (default 200 ft²), BTU/ft² requirement (default 20), and adjustment factor (default 1.0). All values must be > 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the standard BTU/ft² for cooling?
A: Typically 20 BTU/ft², but this varies based on climate, insulation, and room characteristics.

Q2: When should I adjust the factor?
A: Increase for sunny rooms (1.1), very sunny (1.2), or kitchens (1.4). Decrease for shaded rooms (0.9).

Q3: How many BTUs for a 200 sq ft room?
A: Approximately 4,000-6,000 BTUs depending on conditions (using default values gives 4,000 BTUs).

Q4: Does this account for ceiling height?
A: Standard calculations assume 8-foot ceilings. For higher ceilings, increase the area proportionally.

Q5: What about multiple rooms?
A: Calculate each room separately or use the total area with appropriate adjustments for room types.