AC size guide
12x16 Room AC Size
Most 12x16 ft (192 sq ft) rooms need a 2 ton AC. Pick 2.5 ton if the room faces west or is on the top floor.
Size for your type of room
| Room type | Cooling load | AC size |
|---|---|---|
| Shaded room, lower or middle floor | 23,512 BTU/h | 2 ton |
| Normal sun, middle floor | 25,816 BTU/h | 2 ton |
| West-facing or top floor | 30,770 BTU/h | 2.5 ton |
Monthly bill for a 2 ton AC
At 8 hours a day and ₹6 per unit (Gujarat higher slab). Change the numbers in the calculator below.
| AC type | Units per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 5-star inverter | 1.40 | ₹2,016 |
| 3-star inverter | 1.70 | ₹2,448 |
| 3-star non-inverter | 2.00 | ₹2,880 |
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192 sq ft · approx 2.0 Ton
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What changes the size
- Afternoon sun on a west wall can add 10 to 15%.
- A top floor under a concrete roof adds about 10%.
- Each extra person adds about 600 BTU/h.
- A ceiling above 10 ft adds about 10% per foot.
- A kitchen or many electronics add 1,000 to 3,400 BTU/h.
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Common questions
›How many ton AC for a 12x16 room?
Most 12x16 ft (192 sq ft) rooms need a 2 ton AC. Pick 2.5 ton if the room faces west or is on the top floor.
›What is the monthly bill for a 2 ton AC in this room?
About ₹2,016 a month for a 5-star inverter AC, at 8 hours a day and ₹6 per unit.
›12 by 16 room me kitne ton ka AC lagega?
Normal dhoop aur beech ki manzil par 2 ton ka AC. Top floor ya west-facing room me 2.5 ton lein.
›Is a bigger AC better?
No. An oversized AC switches on and off often, removes less humidity and wastes power. Buy the right size.