Ventilation Rate Calculator

Calculate ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation requirements by space type and occupancy.

Required Outdoor Air
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CFM
People Component (Rp)
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CFM
Area Component (Ra)
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CFM
CFM per Person
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CFM per sq ft
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L/s per Person
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Total (L/s)
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ASHRAE 62.1 Rates Used
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ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation Rate Procedure

Vbz = Rp x Pz + Ra x Az (Breathing Zone Outdoor Air)

Voz = Vbz / Ez (Zone Outdoor Air)

where Rp = per person rate, Ra = per area rate

ASHRAE Standard 62.1 uses a two-component approach: one based on occupancy (people) and one based on floor area (building emissions).

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