Dehumidifier Calculator

Calculate how many dehumidifiers are required for a drying porject!

This Dehumidifier Calculator will help you determine how many dehumidifiers are required on a drying project. This is important so we can achieve balanced drying!

How to Use the Dehumidifier Calculator

Follow these steps to calculate how many dehumidifiers you need:

1๏ธโƒฃ Select the Dehumidifier Type
โ†’ Choose Conventional, LGR, or Desiccant based on your equipment.

2๏ธโƒฃ Enter the Drying Chamber Dimensions
โ†’ Input the Length, Width, and Height (in feet).

3๏ธโƒฃ Select the Class of Water Damage
โœ” Class 1 โ€“ Affects less than 5% of surfaces (minimal absorption).
โœ” Class 2 โ€“ Affects 5% to 40% of surfaces (moisture in materials).
โœ” Class 3 โ€“ Affects more than 40% of surfaces (water saturates walls, ceilings, etc.).
โœ” Class 4 โ€“ Deeply saturated materials like hardwood, plaster, or concrete (requires special drying methods).

4๏ธโƒฃ Enter the Dehumidifier Rating
โ†’ For Refrigerant: Enter the pints per day (PPD) AHAM rating.
โ†’ For Desiccant: Enter the CFM rating.

5๏ธโƒฃ Click “Calculate”
โ†’ View the results instantly! The calculator will tell you:
โœ” PPD or CFM Required
โœ” Number of Dehumidifiers Needed (Rounded Up)


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Dehumidifier Calculator

Calculate how many dehumidifiers are needed!

Results

PPD Required:

CFM:

Dehumidifiers Required:

Dehumidifier Factor Chart

Dehumidifier Type Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4
Conventional Refrigerant 100 40 30 N/A
Low Grain Refrigerant (LGR) 100 50 40 40
Desiccant (Air Changes per Hour) 1 ACH 2 ACH 3 ACH 3 ACH

ACH = Air Changes Per Hour
CFM = Cubic Feet Per Minute

These results are for informational purposes. We do not guarantee or warranty the accuracy of these results. Based on the IICRC "Initial Dehumidification Recommendation Factors and Formulas" Chart.