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Furnace Size (BTU) Calculator

Furnace output and input BTU from home size, climate, and AFUE.

Inputs

Inputs and assumptions

Conditioned floor area. (1 sq ft = 0.093 sq m).

25 warm, 40 average, 55 cold climate.

0.80 standard, 0.95 high efficiency.

Result

Furnace input rating (BTU/hr)
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Heat output needed (BTU/hr)
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What to check

  • Conditioned floor area
  • Furnace AFUE rating

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