Apartment · 1,200–1,600 ft²
Mild Climate
BTU & Cost Estimate
BTU Required
39,600
BTU/hr
AC Tonnage
3.5
1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr
Installation Cost
$12,250 - $21,000
USD
How we calculate
Base area (1,600 ft²) × BTU per sq ft (25)40,000 BTU
× Load Factor (0.9)36,000 BTU
+ Safety Margin (10%)39,600 BTU
Final BTU Estimate39,600 BTU → 3.5 Ton