AC size guide
16x20 Room AC Size
Most 16x20 ft (320 sq ft) rooms need a 2 x 2 ton AC. A shaded room can use 3 ton. Pick 3 x 2 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 | 38,704 BTU/h | 3 ton |
| Normal sun, middle floor | 42,544 BTU/h | 2 x 2 ton |
| West-facing or top floor | 50,800 BTU/h | 3 x 2 ton |
One split AC is not enough here
For this size, use two or more split ACs, cassette ACs, or a VRF system. Cooling comes out more even and you can switch off part of the room.
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Live estimate
320 sq ft · approx 3.0 Ton Single AC
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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 16x20 room?
Most 16x20 ft (320 sq ft) rooms need a 2 x 2 ton AC. A shaded room can use 3 ton. Pick 3 x 2 ton if the room faces west or is on the top floor.
›16 by 20 room me kitne ton ka AC lagega?
Normal dhoop aur beech ki manzil par 2 x 2 ton ka AC. Chhaon wale room me 3 ton kaafi hai. Top floor ya west-facing room me 3 x 2 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.