your going to get 800 cfm through a 20x20. Its the gross square inches divided by 2
There are 400 cfm in 1 ton
Air return duct and filter grille size is dictated by the size of the unit (CFM) not the size of the house.
1600 cfm
To raise the temperature of 1 cubic foot per minute (CFM) of air by 1 degree Fahrenheit, it typically takes about 0.24 British Thermal Units (BTUs). This is based on the specific heat capacity of air, which is approximately 0.24 BTU/lb°F, and the density of air at standard conditions. Therefore, for 1 CFM of air, which weighs about 0.075 pounds, the calculation confirms that approximately 0.24 BTUs are needed to achieve a 1°F increase in temperature.
60 cubic feet per minute (cfm) of air movement is a measure of airflow that indicates how much air is being moved or circulated in a given space. This rate is typically used in ventilation, heating, and cooling systems. To put it in perspective, 60 cfm is roughly equivalent to the airflow produced by a standard ceiling fan set at a low speed, enough to provide a gentle breeze in a small room. It can also be used to assess the efficiency of air conditioning systems or exhaust fans.
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For a 3.5-ton AC unit, the return air grill should typically be sized to allow for adequate airflow. A general guideline is to allow about 400-450 CFM (cubic feet per minute) of airflow per ton of cooling. Therefore, for a 3.5-ton unit, you would want a return grill that can accommodate around 1,400 to 1,575 CFM. It's important to consult with an HVAC professional for precise sizing based on your specific system and home layout.
The CFM (cubic feet per minute) capacity of a 20x25 return grill depends on several factors, including the grill's design, the static pressure in the duct system, and the type of filter used. However, a general estimate is that a standard 20x25 return grill can handle approximately 800-1200 CFM. It's best to consult manufacturer specifications or perform detailed calculations for precise airflow needs in a specific HVAC system.
The size of the return air grill depends on the size of the forced air fan. The return air grid to reduce noise should be 5 to 8 times the size of the fan outlet. A 36000 btu heating system often has between a 500 to 1500 CFM fan the outlets on these fans are often between 30 and 80 square inches so the grid should be between 150 and 600 square inches (depending on the fan), the bigger you can fit the better. If you can fit it I'd put in a 12 x36 grill (432 sq in) but a 12 x 24" (288 sq inch)grill should work well too.
return grille size times 2 gives u the amount of cfms u are getting out of the return air grille, i.e. 10x10x2=200cfms...
Return air vents in each room (none in bath or restrooms) sized for the amount of cfm needed for that specific room are best but if this is not possible then pick a central location and return vent should be sized for total cfm required of house.
There are 400 cfm in 1 ton
Air return duct and filter grille size is dictated by the size of the unit (CFM) not the size of the house.
1 ton A/C have 400 CFM
The best rule of thumb I have found is: Length X Width / 144 * 288 = Max. CFM I have used this formula to size many HVAC systems. It has always worked. For example, a 5 ton unit should have a 30x36 grille(2-18X30 filters). (30x36)/144*288=2160 max cfm. Return Air should be sized at 200 square inches per ton according to AirMate and other filter grille manufacturers to achieve 2.0 static pressure. The Return Air Duct should have an unobstructed 6 square inches per 1000 BTU of cooling.
The recommended return air duct size for optimal HVAC system performance is typically 1 square inch per 1 CFM (cubic feet per minute) of air flow.
To calculate sensible heat, you can use the formula: Sensible Heat (BTU/hr) = 1.08 x CFM x Temperature Difference (°F). Just multiply the CFM value by 1.08 and then by the temperature difference in Fahrenheit to get the sensible heat in BTU per hour.