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Attic Fan Size Calculator

Solar attic fan cost review and comparison.

This attic ventilation calculator computes the size and number of solar powered attic fans to achieve the proper ventilation for your attic.  The Home Ventilation Institute (www.hvi.org) 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)

Attic Configuration


Required CFM:

Proceed to Step 2 and use the chart to determine the size and number of solar-powered attic ventilation fans required to achieve a min. ventilation rate of 10 air changes per hour.


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

Home Configuration


Required CFM:

Proceed to Step 2 and use the chart to determine the size and number of solar-powered attic ventilation fans required to achieve a min. ventilation rate of 10 air changes per hour.




Step 2. Use the chart below as an attic vent fan CFM calculator.


Solar Royal (shop)

Required CFMNum Fans / SizeMin. Soffit Area*
(sq in)
up to 1700(1) / 30 Watt825
1701 to 3400(2) / 30 Watt1650
3401 to 5100(3) / 30 Watt2475
5101 to 6800(4) / 30 Watt3300


ATTIC BREEZE (shop)

Required CFMNum Fans / SizeMin. Soffit Area*
(sq in)
up to 1350(1) / 20 Watt650
1351 to 1550(1) / 25 Watt750
1551 to 2700(2) / 20 Watt1300
2701 to 3100(2) / 25 Watt1500
3101 to 4050(3) / 20 Watt1950
4051 to 4650(3) / 25 Watt2250
4651 to 5400(4) / 20 Watt2600
5401 to 6200(4) / 25 Watt3000

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

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