This air conditioner btu reference table shows the cooling capacity needed for a range of room area values. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Air Conditioner BTU Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Room area | Cooling capacity needed | In tons |
|---|---|---|
| 50 sq ft | 1,000 | 0.08 |
| 100 sq ft | 2,000 | 0.17 |
| 150 sq ft | 3,000 | 0.25 |
| 200 sq ft | 4,000 | 0.33 |
| 300 sq ft | 6,000 | 0.50 |
| 400 sq ft | 8,000 | 0.67 |
| 600 sq ft | 12,000 | 1.00 |
| 1,000 sq ft | 20,000 | 1.67 |
| 1,400 sq ft | 28,000 | 2.33 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 40,000 | 3.33 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your room area and read across to the cooling capacity needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Air Conditioner BTU Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Air Conditioner BTU Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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