BTU Needed for a Kitchen
How many BTU does a kitchen need? Estimate the AC size for this room type with sun, insulation and climate adjustments.
Runs locally in your browser — no upload, no trackingTry: Room area=200, Ceiling height=8, People usually in room=1, Room type=kitchen, Sun exposure=avg, Insulation quality=avg, Climate zone (1–5)=3 → 8,000 BTU, 0.67 ton, 8,000 BTU window unit, 7,000 BTU
How to use
Kitchens throw off serious heat from ovens, stoves and fridges. This calculator adds 4,000 BTU for a kitchen, but a separate range hood helps more than a bigger AC. The calculator pre-fills the room type so the right adjustment (for example the +4,000 BTU kitchen load) is already applied. Change area, ceiling, sun and climate to match your space.
FAQ
How many BTU do I need for a kitchen?
It depends on the room's square feet and conditions, but a kitchen typically needs the base 20 BTU per square foot plus type-specific loads. Kitchens throw off serious heat from ovens, stoves and fridges. This calculator adds 4,000 BTU for a kitchen, but a separate range hood helps more than a bigger AC.