Databook of HVAC LOAD CALCULATION
Databook of HVAC LOAD CALCULATION
List of Contents
Tables to find R values
Summary of Tables to find R values
Tables to find CLTD values
Outdoor design conditions
Conduction through glass
Tables to find Internal Cooling Load
Apparatus Dew Point
Summary of Values
MATERIAL THICKNESS R-VALUE (F° · SQ.FT. · HR/BTU)
Air Films
Exterior 0.17
Interior Wall 0.68
Interior Ceiling 0.61
Air Space
Minimum 1/2" up to 4" 1.00
Building Board
Gypsum Wall Board 1/2" 0.45
Gypsum Wall Board 5/8" 0.5625
Plywood 1/2" 0.62
Plywood 1" 1.25
Fiber board sheathing 1/2" 1.32
Medium Density Particle Board 1/2" 0.53
Insulating Materials
R-11 Mineral Fiber with 2x4 metal 5.50
studs @ 16" OC
R-11 Mineral Fiber with 2x4 wood 12.44
studs @ 16" OC
MATERIAL THICKNESS R-VALUE (F° · SQ.FT. · HR/BTU)
R-11 Mineral Fiber with 2x4 metal 6.60
studs @ 24" OC
R-19 Mineral Fiber with 2x6 metal 7.10
studs @ 16" OC
R-19 Mineral Fiber with 2x6 metal 8.55
studs @ 24" OC
R-19 Mineral Fiber with 2x6 wood 19.11
studs @ 24" OC
Expanded Polystyrene (Extruded) 1" 5.00
Polyurethane Foam (Foamed on site) 1" 6.25
Polyisocyanurate (Foil Faced) 1" 7.20
Masonry and Concrete
Common Brick 4" 0.80
Face Brick 4" 0.44
Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) 4" 0.80
Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) 8" 1.11
Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) 12" 1.28
Concrete 60 pounds per cubic foot 1" 0.52
Concrete 70 pounds per cubic foot 1" 0.42
Concrete 80 pounds per cubic foot 1" 0.33
Concrete 90 pounds per cubic foot 1" 0.26
Concrete 100 pounds per cubic foot 1" 0.21
Concrete 120 pounds per cubic foot 1" 0.13
MATERIAL THICKNESS R-VALUE (F° · SQ.FT. · HR/BTU)
Concrete 150 pounds per cubic foot 1" 0.07
Granite 1" 0.05
Sandstone / Limestone 1" 0.08
Siding
Aluminium / Vinyl (not insulated) 0.61
Aluminium / Vinyl (1/2" insulation) 1.80
Flooring
Hardwood 3/4" 0.68
Tile 0.05
Carpet with fiber pad 2.08
Carpet with rubber pad 1.23
Roofing
Asphalt Shingles 0.44
Wood Shingles 0.97
Glazing
Single Pane 1/4" 0.91
Double Pane with 1/4" air space 1.69
Double Pane with 1/2" air space 2.04
MATERIAL THICKNESS R-VALUE (F° · SQ.FT. · HR/BTU)
Double Pane with 3/4" air space 2.38
Triple Pane with 1/4" air spaces 2.56
Triple Pane with 1/2" air spaces 3.23
Doors
Wood, solid core 1 3/4" 2.17
Solid insulated metal door, 1.5" - 2" 6.00 - 7.00
polystyrene insulation
ASTM C518 Calculated
Solid insulated metal door, 1.5" - 2" 2.20 - 2.80
polystyrene insulation
ASTM C1363 Operable
Solid insulated metal door, 1.5" - 2" 10.00 - 11.00
polyurethane insulation
ASTM C518 Calculated
Solid insulated metal door, 1.5" - 2" 2.50 - 3.50
polyurethane insulation
ASTM C1363 Operable
Tables to find CLTD Values
Outdoor design conditions
Conduction through glass (transmission)
CLTD for glass
Solar load through glass
SGHF
SC
CLF
Overall Factor (SHGC)
Internal cooling load
Occupants
People (heat rate per people)
Light
Equipment and appliance
Infiltration
Apparatus Dew Point
