Reverse Duct Calculator

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Already have ductwork in place? Enter the duct size and get the estimated airflow capacity. Use this when evaluating existing systems or checking whether current ductwork can handle a new unit.

Reverse Duct Calculator

Already have ducts? Find out how much airflow they can handle.

Duct Shape

REVERSE CALCULATOR

Capacity for 8" round

209CFM

This duct can comfortably handle 140–314 CFM. Recommended: 209 CFM at 600 FPM.

Minimum (400 FPM)140 CFM
Recommended (600 FPM)209 CFM
Maximum (900 FPM)314 CFM
Duct Area50.3 sq in
Best ForStandard branch supply runs

This size may work for a branch run — verify if being used as a main trunk.

CFM Capacity

209

Recommended CFM for 8" round

Min: 140 CFMMax: 314 CFM
QuietOKNoisy

Velocity at Common CFMs

150 CFM430 FPM
200 CFM573 FPM
250 CFM716 FPM
300 CFM859 FPM
350 CFM1003 FPM

Pressure Drop

0.08" WC

Per 100 ft of straight duct

Best forStandard branch supply runs

Duct area: 50.3 sq in (0.349 sq ft)

Explain to Customer

This 8" round duct is best used for 209 CFM or less. At that airflow, air moves at about 600 feet per minute — quiet and efficient. Push it past 314 CFM and you'll start hearing it.

Airflow estimates based on standard friction rate assumptions for residential ductwork.

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