Moderators: Sometimewoodworker, MGV12, BKKBILL
A 115 volt, 10,000 BTU Window Air Conditioning unit is capable of cooling a 500 square foot room without much strain on the unit. So a good rule of thumb is 20 BTUs per square foot.
Using the square footage and the chart below, determine the correct cooling capacity. Cooling capacity is measured in British thermal units (BTUs) per hour.
400 up to 450 10,000quote]
http://www.inspectapedia.com/aircond/AirConditionerChart.htmSingle Room Air Conditioner Capacity - typically for rooms up to 20' x 20' or 400 sq.ft. in area. BTUs in this product range are typically from 6,000 BTUh to 10,000 BTUh
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests