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How does BTU relate to square feet?
To determine the number of BTUs per square foot that you need to heat a room, simply multiply the square footage by 20 BTUs per square foot. For example, if a room has 1,000 square feet, you would require 20,000 BTUs to heat it.
How many BTUs are needed per square foot for cooling?
According to The U.S. Department Of Energy recommendation for the size of room air conditioners: “…an air conditioner generally needs 20 BTU for each square foot of living space.”
How many Btu are in a cubic foot?
A cubic foot of natural gas has 1,015 BTUs. This compares to a gallon of propane that contains 91,700 BTUs and 1 kW of electricity that contains 3,413 BTUs.
How many BTU do you need to cool a room?
2. Find the correct cooling capacity for your room size
| Area To Be Cooled (square feet) | Capacity Needed (BTUs per hour) |
|---|---|
| 100 up to 150 | 5,000 |
| 150 up to 250 | 6,000 |
| 250 up to 300 | 7,000 |
| 300 up to 350 | 8,000 |
How many BTUs do I need to cool my house?
Size and Ceiling Height
| Area To Be Cooled (square feet) | Capacity Needed (BTUs per hour) |
|---|---|
| 450 to 550 | 12,000 |
| 550 to 700 | 14,000 |
| 700 to 1,000 | 18,000 |
| 1,000 to 1,200 | 21,000 |
How many BTU do I need for cooling?
What size room will 15000 Btu cool?
about 875 sq. ft.
Air conditioners rated at 15,000 Btu should be enough to cool most rooms up to about 875 sq. ft.
How many BTU’s do I need to cool a square foot?
Without any further introduction, the answer is around 20 BTU. In average you need 20 BTU for cooling a square foot of an average room. The bigger the surface, the lesser the BTU’s needed.
How many BTUs do I need for my room size?
The following chart can be a handy reference: Room Size BTUs Needed 150 – 250 sq. feet 6,000 BTUs 250 – 300 sq. feet 7,000 BTUs 300 – 350 sq. feet 8,000 BTUs 350 – 400 sq. feet 9,000 BTUs
Is a bigger BTU better for my Space?
Generally speaking, larger units with higher BTUs can cool or heat a larger space than smaller units, but you’ll want to take several factors into account when deciding which unit is right for your space, including the size of the space, what region it’s located in, and much more. Let’s get started!
How many BTUs do I need for my HVAC system?
Typically this is the starting point for determining how many BTUs you’ll need, as well as whether you need a unit that can both heat & cool, or a unit that is for cooling only. You’ll need a minimum of 20 BTUs per square foot in most spaces. The following chart can be a handy reference: Note: This chart assumes standard ceiling height.