Ventilation Calculator

Calculate ventilation requirements, air flow rates, and system sizing for optimal indoor air quality.

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Ventilation Standards

Recommended Air Changes per Hour (ACH)
Space Type Minimum ACH Recommended ACH ASHRAE Standard
Storage/Warehouse 1-2 2-4 62.1-2019
Office Spaces 4 6-8 62.1-2019
Laboratories 6 8-12 Z9.5
Industrial Shops 6 10-15 Z9.2
Chemical Storage 10 15-20 Z9.5
Paint Booths 20 25-30 Z9.3
Capture Velocities for Contaminants
Contaminant Type Condition Capture Velocity Example
Vapors, Gases, Smoke Released with no velocity 0.25-0.5 m/s Solvent tanks
Fine Dust Released with low velocity 0.5-1.0 m/s Powder filling
Coarse Dust Released with moderate velocity 1.0-2.5 m/s Sawing, grinding
Heavy Particles High velocity release 2.5-10 m/s Shot blasting