Older Home (Drafty) · 1,200–1,600 ft²
Mild Climate
BTU & Cost Estimate
BTU Required
50,600
BTU/hr
AC Tonnage
4.25
1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr
Installation Cost
$14,875 - $25,500
USD
How we calculate
Base area (1,600 ft²) × BTU per sq ft (25)40,000 BTU
× Load Factor (1.15)46,000 BTU
+ Safety Margin (10%)50,600 BTU
Final BTU Estimate50,600 BTU → 4.25 Ton