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Cooling Load Calculator
Estimate cooling load from area, occupancy, solar gain, equipment load, and insulation assumptions.
HVAC and energy planning note
HVAC and energy calculators on ToolsBing provide preliminary planning estimates only. Actual equipment selection, code compliance, indoor air quality, combustion safety, ventilation, refrigerant work, electrical connection, and energy-system design should be verified by qualified professionals using local codes, manufacturer data, Manual J/S/D methods where applicable, and site-specific measurements.
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Estimated result
Use for early sizing, energy comparison, education, and rough project planning only.
Confirm with building envelope data, equipment specs, local weather, utility rates, codes, and qualified design review.
Formula and assumptions
Cooling load = area load + occupancy load + equipment load + solar allowance
This calculator uses simplified assumptions. Actual HVAC and energy performance can be affected by building envelope, orientation, air leakage, duct losses, occupancy, control settings, climate, utility tariffs, equipment condition, and local code requirements.