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Room AC / heat pump BTU calculator

Cooling capacity for one room, using the ENERGY STAR sizing chart.

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Uses the ENERGY STAR room AC chart by square footage, then adjusts: −10% for heavy shade, +10% for very sunny rooms, +600 BTU per person beyond two, +4,000 BTU for kitchens.

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