Human Heat Gain

Heat gain from persons in air conditioned spaces - in btu/hr. Calculate sensible and latent heat loads based on typical applications and number of occupants.

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Total Sensible Heat-- Btu/hr
Total Latent Heat-- Btu/hr
Total Heat Gain-- Btu/hr
Typical ApplicationSensible Heat (Btu/hr)Latent Heat (Btu/hr)Total Heat (Btu/hr)
Theater-Matinee, Auditorium200130330
Theater-Evening, School215135350
Offices, Hotels, Apartments215185400
Retail & Department Stores220230450
Drug Store220280500
Bank220280500
Restaurant240310550
Factory - light work240510750
Dance Hall270580850
Factory - moderate work3306701000
Bowling Alley5109401450
Factory - heavy work, Gymnasium5109401450