Older Home (Drafty) · 1,200–1,600 ft²
Hot & Humid Climate
BTU & Cost Estimate
BTU Required
64,768
BTU/hr
AC Tonnage
5.5
1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr
Installation Cost
$19,250 - $33,000
USD
How we calculate
Base area (1,600 ft²) × BTU per sq ft (32)51,200 BTU
× Load Factor (1.15)58,880 BTU
+ Safety Margin (10%)64,768 BTU
Final BTU Estimate64,768 BTU → 5.5 Ton