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AC Tonnage Calculator

Room area is only a starting point. Adjust for sun exposure and occupancy, then have an HVAC professional confirm the selection.

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Enter your household details

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Your estimate

Rough cooling capacity

1.38 ton

Use this as a shortlisting estimate, then confirm heat load and equipment selection with an HVAC professional.

Base area estimate1.25 ton
Sun adjustment+10%
Cooling equivalent4.8 kW

Keep in mind

Room height, insulation, glazing, climate and floor level can materially change the result.

This is not a substitute for a formal heat-load calculation.

How this estimate works

A simple formula, visible assumptions

Indicative tonnage = area ÷ area-per-ton × sun × occupancy factors.

The result updates in your browser as you change an input. It is a planning estimate, so compare it with real bills, product specifications and a qualified professional's assessment.

Read the full methodology
A better input gives a better result

Before you calculate

  • Use a recent electricity bill or equipment nameplate.
  • Enter prices and tariffs that apply to your household.
  • Keep notes from installers or manufacturers nearby.
  • Recalculate when your usage pattern changes.
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