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6,000 BTU air conditioner: what room size?

A 6,000 BTU air conditioner typically covers up to 188 sq ft (17.5 m²) under average conditions.

188 sq ft typical coverage

Coverage depends on the room

Typical room188 sq ft
Shaded, well-insulated room322 sq ft
Sunny, poorly insulated room157 sq ft

A room close to this size: 200 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.