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Cooling Total, Sensible and Latent Capacity Comparison

Compare documented total and sensible cooling loads with matched equipment capacities and show the implied latent differences.

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Inputs that matter
Design total cooling load (Btu/h), Design sensible cooling load (Btu/h), Matched total cooling capacity (Btu/h), Matched sensible cooling capacity (Btu/h), and 1 more
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Cooling load and capacity comparison
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  • Keep the assumptions with a copied result so you can reproduce the calculation later.
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How it works

Cooling load and capacity comparison

Compare documented total and sensible cooling loads with equipment capacities at the same indoor, outdoor and airflow conditions. Latent values are the respective total minus sensible amounts. This arithmetic does not calculate a home load or verify moisture control, equipment selection or duct performance.

Latent = total − sensible; capacity difference in each category = capacity − load.

Updated: September 2026

Example Scenarios

The built-in example uses fictional planning records. Replace these with your own verified details.

→ 2,000 Btu/h total difference

FAQ

Yes. Latent capacity equals total minus sensible at the entered conditions. Review all components on the same basis; the tool does not size equipment from floor area.

Use your own records on the units and period shown. Verify current requirements, enter explicit zeros for absent amounts where requested and retain dated sources.

Choose Save planning case for local history. Copy MD includes current inputs, notes and interpretation; Download CSV exports the result breakdown. Keep a portable copy separately.

About Cooling Total, Sensible and Latent Capacity Comparison

Compare documented total and sensible cooling loads with equipment capacities at the same indoor, outdoor and airflow conditions. Latent values are the respective total minus sensible amounts. This arithmetic does not calculate a home load or verify moisture control, equipment selection or duct performance.