Air Conditioner Capacity Estimator

Enter room conditions to estimate cooling capacity, BTU, kW, and common tonnage before comparing AC models.

Report
Room and heat load conditions
Main heat sources
Estimate
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Main impact factors

Before buying

  • Confirm whether the model needs 220V or a dedicated circuit.
  • Check outdoor unit location, airflow, and mounting.
  • Plan pipe distance, drainage slope, and wall openings.
  • For complex layouts, high ceilings, or many heat sources, request an on-site survey.

This is an initial estimate. Final sizing should account for brand specs, layout, installation conditions, and on-site assessment.

Enter area and room type
Choose ping or square meters, then enter room type, ceiling height, and regular occupants.
Add heat load
Set floor, sun exposure, insulation, and heat sources such as computers, kitchen heat, or lighting.
Review the range
Compare kcal/h, BTU/h, kW, and tonnage as a reference before quotes or model selection.
Use it before buying a split, window, or concealed AC to get a reasonable size range and avoid undersizing or oversizing.
No. Brand specs, pipe distance, layout, window area, and installation conditions all affect the final choice.
The tool uses 1 ping = about 3.305785 square meters and synchronizes the value when you switch units.
Roofs, metal structures, large windows, and west sun add heat, so the AC needs more cooling capacity to stay comfortable.
No. Everything is calculated locally in your browser without login or server storage.
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