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18,000 BTU air conditioner: what room size?

A 18,000 BTU air conditioner typically covers up to 610 sq ft (56.6 m²) under average conditions.

610 sq ft typical coverage

Coverage depends on the room

Typical room610 sq ft
Shaded, well-insulated room1,045 sq ft
Sunny, poorly insulated room508 sq ft

A room close to this size: 600 sq ft room guide.

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Why these numbers

Computed with ACtopus's room-sizing formula — the same one the interactive calculator uses. Full breakdown: Cooling Sizing & BTU Load.