HVAC Load Calculator
Use our free HVAC Load Calculator to quickly estimate your heating and cooling needs, based on key inputs like square footage, climate zone, and insulation levels. Perfect for homeowners and HVAC professionals.
HVAC Load Formula
Calculating HVAC load ensures you choose the right system size. Undersized systems struggle to heat or cool effectively, while oversized systems waste energy and cost more upfront. Skip the manual math and use our free HVAC Load Calculator for instant results.
How this HVAC load calculator works
This calculator estimates heating and cooling requirements using square footage, climate zone, and insulation quality. It applies standard HVAC sizing rules to provide a quick and reliable estimate for system selection.
When to use this HVAC load calculator
When sizing a new HVAC system for a home or building
To compare system requirements across different properties
While budgeting for HVAC installation costs
For contractor proposals and energy audits
To benchmark load calculations against industry standards
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Frequently Asked Questions
This calculator uses square footage, insulation, and climate to give a close estimate. For precise sizing, a Manual J load calculation is recommended.
Home size, insulation quality, climate, window type, and occupancy all play major roles.
Yes, simply adjust the inputs for your property type.
Definitely. It's a fast way to provide consistent estimates for clients.
Yes. Adjust assumptions based on insulation upgrades, window efficiency, or climate adjustments.
No, it only calculates heating/cooling load. Add installation costs separately.
Oversized systems waste energy and cost more upfront, while undersized units won't keep your home comfortable.
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