Single-family Home · 1,200–1,600 ft²
Mild Climate
BTU & Cost Estimate
BTU Required
44,000
BTU/hr
AC Tonnage
3.75
1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr
Installation Cost
$13,125 - $22,500
USD
How we calculate
Base area (1,600 ft²) × BTU per sq ft (25)40,000 BTU
× Load Factor (1)40,000 BTU
+ Safety Margin (10%)44,000 BTU
Final BTU Estimate44,000 BTU → 3.75 Ton