Attic Fan Size Calculator

This attic ventilation calculator computes the size and number of solar-powered attic fans to achieve the proper ventilation in your attic. The Home Ventilation Institute recommends that powered attic ventilators provide a minimum of 10 air volume changes per hour.

Step 1.

Calculate the required CFM (air flow)

Method A: I KNOW THE DIMENSIONS OF MY ATTIC SPACE (MORE ACCURATE)
Step 01

Air Flow Requirement

Configure your attic details below to determine your airflow needs.

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Method B: I don't know the dimensions of my attic space.
Step 02

General Estimation

Based on Home Features

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Step 2.

Use the chart below as an attic vent fan CFM calculator.

Solar Royal

Required CFM Num Fans / Size Min. Soffit Area* (sq in)
up to 1825 (1) / 35 Watt 925
1826 to 3650 (2) / 35 Watt 1850
3651 to 5475 (3) / 35 Watt 2775
5476 to 7300 (4) / 35 Watt 3700

Attic Breeze

Required CFM Num Fans / Size Min. Soffit Area* (sq in)
up to 1550 (1) / 25 Watt 750
1551 to 1775 (1) / 35 Watt 925
1776 to 1925 (1) / 45 Watt 1025
1926 to 3100 (2) / 25 Watt 1500
3101 to 3550 (2) / 35 Watt 1850
3551 to 3850 (2) / 45 Watt 2050
3851 to 4650 (3) / 25 Watt 2250
4651 to 5325 (3) / 35 Watt 2775
5326 to 5775 (3) / 45 Watt 3075

*Note: Adequate intake area is essential to ensure proper operation of your powered attic vent fan and to avoid attic heat buildup.