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48,000 BTU air conditioner: what room size?

A 48,000 BTU air conditioner typically covers up to 1,664 sq ft (154.6 m²) under average conditions.

1,664 sq ft typical coverage

Coverage depends on the room

Typical room1,664 sq ft
Shaded, well-insulated room2,852 sq ft
Sunny, poorly insulated room1,386 sq ft

A room close to this size: 1,000 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.