BTU for Room Heating Calculator

Heating BTU/hr = ft² × insulation factor × ΔT.

Inputs

70°F inside − 20°F outside = 50°F.

Result

BTU/hr needed
37,500
10.99 kW heat output.
  • Area250 ft²
  • Insulation factor3 BTU/ft²/°F
  • ΔT50°F
  • BTU/hr37,500
  • kW equivalent10.99

Step-by-step

  1. BTU/hr = 250 × 3 × 50 = 37,500.

How to use this calculator

  • Enter room area.
  • Pick insulation level.
  • Enter the design ΔT (typical: 50-70°F).

About this calculator

Heating load depends on three factors: room size, how well-insulated the room is, and how cold it gets outside. ΔT (delta temperature) is the design indoor temp minus the design outdoor low. Standard US design temps: 70°F inside, climate-zone-dependent low (-10°F to 30°F). For whole-home systems, use a Manual J calculation.

Frequently asked

Indoor: 70°F. Outdoor "design temp": 99% winter — see ASHRAE tables. Atlanta: 22°F → ΔT 48. Chicago: -2°F → ΔT 72. Minneapolis: -16°F → ΔT 86.

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