Below is an example of duct sizing

The load calculation indicates a heat gain of 28,000 BTUH, Therefore a 2-1/2 ton A/C unit is needed. The total system CFM is 1000 (for heating only, use the furnace cfm). The cfm of each branch is determined using the example shown for room C. The return trunk must handle 1000 cfm. The first section of the supply trunk must handle 1000 cfm while the second section will have to handle the remaining 517 cfm

Room C 3000 btuh Heat Gain (obtain from room-by-room load calculation) 3000/28,000 X 1000 = 107 CFM C 107 cfm 88 cfm AHU 1000 cfm

125 cfm

135 cfm B

1000 cfm A return

1000 cfm

517 cfm

68 cfm 110 cfm 110 cfm

50 cfm 123 cfm 84 cfm

Measured length of duct (A to B ) = Equivalent lengths of turns and fittings between A and B = Total effective length =

65 feet 190 feet 255 feet

External static pressure of air handler @ 100 cfmwet coil Air filter registers Grille Total Available Static Pressure

.5 w.c -.10 w.c. -.15 w.c. -.03 w.c. -.03 w.c. .19 w.c.

Friction Rate = .19 X 100 255 = .075 w.c. (Size all ducts at this friction rate)

Use the Friction Rate (.075) to size all trunks and branches

Return and first section of supply trunk will be 20 diameter (1000 cfm @ .075 w.c. Second section of supply trunk will be 16 diameter (517 cfm @.075 w.c.) Outlet C will be 8 diameter (107 cfm @ .075 w.c.)

Size the remaining outlets according to their CFM @ .075 w.c.