
ManualJ Lite
HVAC Load Calculator
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$4.99
About
ManualJ Lite is a fast, offline HVAC load calculator based on the Manual J simplified method. Enter your building details and instantly get cooling and heating load estimates for proper equipment sizing.
WHAT IT CALCULATES:
Cooling Load:
- Sensible and latent cooling loads (BTU/h)
- Total cooling capacity required
- AC tonnage recommendation
- Load breakdown by component
Heating Load:
- Total heating BTU/h
- Heat loss through walls, windows, roof
- Infiltration losses
- Recommended furnace capacity
BUILDING INPUTS:
- 7 IECC climate zones (Zone 1 through Zone 7)
- Floor area in square feet
- Insulation quality (Poor, Average, Good, Excellent)
- Window type (Single, Double, Low-E Double, Triple)
- Number of stories and orientation
KEY FEATURES:
- Simplified Manual J calculation method
- Cooling and heating mode toggle
- Component-level load breakdown percentages
- Instant results as you adjust inputs
- Clean, easy-to-read results layout
- Works completely offline
- No account or login required
BUILT FOR HVAC TECHS:
Whether you are an HVAC technician, contractor, or homeowner planning a system upgrade, ManualJ Lite gives you quick load estimates for equipment sizing. Select your climate zone, enter building specs, and get BTU and tonnage results in seconds.
Covers all 7 IECC climate zones with appropriate design temperatures for accurate residential load calculations.
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What's New in ManualJ Lite
1.2
June 28, 2026
Added a More Pro Tools section to discover related field calculators.


