BTU Pipe Size Calculator

Calculate Pipe Size



What is BTU?

BTU (British Thermal Unit) is a unit of heat energy used to measure the heating or cooling capacity of an appliance. This calculator helps you determine the required pipe size based on the BTU and pipe length.

Formula

The formula to calculate the recommended pipe size is:

\[ \text{Pipe Size (inches)} = \sqrt{\frac{\text{BTU}}{\text{Pipe Length (feet)}}} \]

Example Calculation

Consider a scenario where you have 10000 BTU and a pipe length of 50 feet:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{Pipe Size} = \sqrt{\frac{10000}{50}} = \sqrt{200} \approx 14.14 \text{ inches} \]

This means the recommended pipe size is approximately 14.14 inches.