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Load Factors

Residential: 400-600 BTU/sq ft
Cooling load per square foot
Commercial: 300-800 BTU/sq ft
Varies by building type
Occupants: 400 BTU/person
Heat gain from people

Duct Sizing

Round Duct: 0.785 × diameter²
Cross-sectional area formula
Air Velocity: 700-900 FPM
Recommended for residential
CFM per Ton: 400 CFM
Standard air flow rate

Equipment Sizing

1 Ton: 12,000 BTU/hr
Standard cooling capacity
Oversizing: 10-20% maximum
Prevents short cycling
SEER Rating: 14+ recommended
Energy efficiency standard