HVAC Sizing Guide - Driveway Calculator

HVAC Sizing Guide

Select the HVAC unit that matches your home size. Capacities are provided as a guideline.

600 - 900 sq ft

Cooling (Tons): 1.5 ton
Cooling (BTU/hr): 18,000 BTU
Heating (BTU/hr): 24,000 - 30,000 BTU
Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500

Small apartment or well-insulated small home

900 - 1,200 sq ft

Cooling (Tons): 2 ton
Cooling (BTU/hr): 24,000 BTU
Heating (BTU/hr): 30,000 - 36,000 BTU
Estimated Price: $4,000 - $5,500

Small home or townhouse

1,200 - 1,500 sq ft

Cooling (Tons): 2.5 ton
Cooling (BTU/hr): 30,000 BTU
Heating (BTU/hr): 36,000 - 45,000 BTU
Estimated Price: $5,000 - $6,500

Standard single-family home

1,500 - 2,000 sq ft

Cooling (Tons): 3 ton
Cooling (BTU/hr): 36,000 BTU
Heating (BTU/hr): 45,000 - 60,000 BTU
Estimated Price: $6,000 - $7,500

Medium-size home

2,000 - 2,500 sq ft

Cooling (Tons): 3.5 - 4 ton
Cooling (BTU/hr): 42,000 - 48,000 BTU
Heating (BTU/hr): 60,000 - 75,000 BTU
Estimated Price: $7,500 - $9,000

Larger homes with average insulation

2,500 - 3,000+ sq ft

Cooling (Tons): 4 - 5 ton
Cooling (BTU/hr): 48,000 - 60,000+ BTU
Heating (BTU/hr): 75,000 - 90,000+ BTU
Estimated Price: $9,000 - $12,000

Large or multi-story homes