Single-family Home · 1,200–1,600 ft²
Cool Climate
BTU & Cost Estimate
BTU Required
52,800
BTU/hr
AC Tonnage
4.5
1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr
Installation Cost
$15,750 - $27,000
USD
How we calculate
Base area (1,600 ft²) × BTU per sq ft (30)48,000 BTU
× Load Factor (1)48,000 BTU
+ Safety Margin (10%)52,800 BTU
Final BTU Estimate52,800 BTU → 4.5 Ton