Assuming the minimum cooling capacity of 400 square feet per ton for your HVAC unit, a 1600 square foot home will require 4.0 tons of air conditioning to cool. Your HVAC unit will need to remove about 4.0 x 12,000 BTUs, or 48,000 BTUs, per hour to keep your home cool.Apr 26, 2018
How many BTUs do I need to cool 1600 square feet?
BTU Chart Based on Room Size
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550 sq. ft.
How many square feet does a 3 ton AC unit cover?
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3 Tons 1501 - 1800 sf 1501 - 1850 sf
3.5 Tons 1801 - 2100 sf 1851 - 2150 sf
4 Tons 2101 - 2400 sf 2151 - 2500 sf
5 Tons 2401 - 3000 sf 2501 - 3100 sf
How big of an AC unit do I need for a 1500 sq ft house?
A 1,600-square-foot home will generally require a 3-ton air conditioning unit, but your HVAC professional will do a detailed calculation based on several factors, including the size, insulation, climate, number of windows and other architectural details.May 12, 2021
How many square feet will a 3-ton AC cool?
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3 Tons 1501 - 1800 sf 1501 - 1850 sf
3.5 Tons 1801 - 2100 sf 1851 - 2150 sf
4 Tons 2101 - 2400 sf 2151 - 2500 sf
5 Tons 2401 - 3000 sf 2501 - 3100 sf