Building Infiltration Calculator

Calculate air infiltration rates and thermal loads from building air leakage.

Building Volume

Design Conditions

ACH Guidelines

ConstructionNatural ACHACH50
Passive House0.05<0.6
Energy Star0.15-0.25<5
Code Minimum0.30-0.35<7
Older Homes0.50-1.010-20

Formulas

ACH to CFM: CFM = ACH x Volume / 60

Sensible: Qs = 1.08 x CFM x DT

Natural ACH: ACH50 / N-factor (15-20)