The cooling capacity is one of the most important factors that determine the efficiency of an air conditioner’s performance, as it depends mainly on the area of the room and not on the size of the device itself. The performance of the air conditioner is usually measured in cooling tons, which expresses its ability to remove heat from the air within a specific period of time, and precise engineering standards are used to link the area of the place to the appropriate cooling capacity, taking into account the surrounding conditions that affect convection, and in the next Leaders Center blog, you will learn about the measurements of air conditioners based on the area of the rooms.
What is the cooling capacity (refrigeration ton)?
A refrigeration ton is a universal unit of measurement used in air conditioning systemsand refers to the cooling capacity of the appliance.
1 Ton=12000 BTU/hour
The larger the capacity of the air conditioner (number of tons), the more it can cool larger areas.
What is the general rule of thumb for determining air conditioner capacity?
A common rule of thumb is that: Every 1 ton of refrigerant covers approximately 25 to 35 square meters, and is used as a quick practical reference before detailed calculations.
What is the right size air conditioner for my room? Practical examples of rooms (in meters x meters)
Here are clear examples of commonly sized rooms with the appropriate capacity for each:
Small rooms
- Room 3 x 3 meters = 9 m² ➜ needs approximately 0.5 tons
- Room 3 x 4 meters = 12 m² ➜ Needs 0.5 tons
Medium rooms
- Room 4 x 4 meters = 16 m² ➜ Needs 0.75 tons
- Room 4 x 5 meters = 20 m² ➜ Needs 0.75 to 1 ton
- Room 5 x 5 meters = 25 m² ➜ Needs 1 ton
Large rooms
- Room 5 x 6 meters = 30 m² ➜ Needs 1 ton
- Room 6 x 6 meters = 36 m² ➜ Needs 1.5 tons
- Room 6 x 7 meters = 42 m² ➜ Needs 1.5 tons
Lounges and Spacious Spaces
- Hall 7 x 7 meters = 49 m² ➜ Need 1.5 to 2 tons
- Hall 8 x 8 meters = 64 m² ➜ Need 2 tons
- Open area 10 x 10 meters = 100 m² ➜ Need 3 tons
Quick table by room size to calculate the required AC capacity
| Area (m²) | Suitable capacity (tons) |
|---|---|
| 10 – 18 | 0.5 tons |
| 18 – 25 | 0.75 tons |
| 25 – 35 | 1 ton |
| 35 – 50 | 1.5 tons |
| 50 – 70 | 2 tons |
| 70 – 90 | 2.5 tons |
| 90 – 120 | 3 tons |
Factors that affect the calculation of air conditioner capacity and room area
Capacity is not only dependent on space, but is influenced by additional factors, including:
- Direct sun exposure
- Number of people in the room
- Ceiling height
- Insulation quality
- The presence of electrical appliances that generate heat
In these cases, the capacity may need to be increased by 10-20%.
High Efficiency Cooling Air Conditioners at Leaders Center
Leaders Center online store and all local branches within Amman and Zarqa offer a wide and comprehensive range of air conditioners, from the most famous international brands such as Sharp air conditioners and Samsung air conditioners, at the best prices, discounts and even the possibility of installment, and in the following some examples of what is available:
- TCL Split Inverter Model TAC-12CHSD/TPH11I 1 ton capacity at a price of 409 JOD
- TCL Split Inverter Model TAC-12CHSD/FCA 1 ton capacity at 379 JD
All air conditioners available at Leaders Center can be viewed by clicking here.
A 4*5 room, how much air conditioning do you need?
The area of a room with dimensions of 4 x 5 meters is about 20 m², and according to the engineering rules adopted in the design of air conditioning systems, the cooling load is usually estimated based on a cooling intensity ranging from 80 to 120 watts per square meter in residential spaces, with the possibility of increasing it according to environmental conditions, and accordingly, this room with an area of 4 x 5 meters needs a cooling capacity of approximately 1.6 to 2.4 kilowatts, equivalent to approximately 0.75 to 1cooling ton .6 to 2.4 kW, roughly equivalent to 0.75 to 1 cooling ton, taking into account that the choice of higher capacity is more accurate if there is direct sun exposure or poor insulation, in order to ensure a comfortable temperature and stable operating efficiency.
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A final word from Leaders Center
Leaders Center, the largest electronics andhousehold appliances in Jordan, with 9 branches distributed within Ammanin addition to its online branch “Leaders Store”; distributed as follows:
- Leaders Center Dabouk Branch / Medical City Road
- Leaders Center University of Jordan Street Branch
- Leaders Center Freedom Street Branch
- Leaders Center Zarqa Highway Branch
- Leaders Center Radio and Television Street Branch, inside the Military Consumer Establishment
- Leaders Center in all Safeway branches, such as: Seventh circle (Seventh Branch) and Leaders Center Safeway Zarqa Branch.
- Leaders Center Souks Al Salam branch, Al Jandawil.
- Leaders Center Tariq Branch, inside the Military Consumer Establishment.
This indicates the company’s relentless pursuit to provide the best services to its customers wherever they are, as well as the ability to shop through the Leaders Center store website.
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