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Room BTU Calculator

Estimate the cooling capacity needed for a bedroom, living room, office, garage conversion or other individual space using room dimensions, ceiling height, windows, insulation, sun exposure and Texas climate.

Calculate Room BTUs
BTUs for a Bedroom, Office or Living Room

Estimate cooling capacity for one room.

This tool is designed for individual spaces. For an entire house, use the whole-home BTU calculator . You can also compare the result with our broader heating and cooling BTU calculator .

Calculate Room Cooling BTUs

Enter the room dimensions and conditions to generate a preliminary capacity estimate.

Preliminary Room Cooling Load - -

This estimate is intended for early research into room cooling or ductless mini split capacity. Final equipment selection should account for actual construction, infiltration, windows, orientation, humidity and manufacturer performance data.

- Room Area
Low Planning Range -
High Planning Range -
Ceiling Height -
Approx. Tons -

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Request HVAC help below after reviewing your preliminary room BTU requirement.

Sizing note: the calculator uses room area as a baseline and adjusts for ceiling height, Texas climate, insulation, windows, sun exposure, occupants and room type. It is not a Manual J load calculation and should not be used as the sole basis for purchasing HVAC equipment.