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mini split sizing calculator Florida

What Size Mini-Split Do I Need?

A room-level sizing and planning-cost calculator for ductless hot spots: garages, additions, lanais, and the one bedroom that never cools.

Direct answer

Mini-split sizing starts with room square footage, ceiling height, sun exposure, insulation, and whether the room is a garage or conditioned space.

Why this matters

Use this when a whole-home replacement is not the problem and one Florida room needs dedicated cooling.

The public-safe rule

This page gives an educational planning result. Final quote, rebate, payment, package, and installer details wait until the customer and home record are saved inside the assessment flow.

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9,000 BTU/h mini-split planning size

Plan around a 9,000 BTU ductless system for this bedroom.

Planning size

9,000 BTU/h

Tons equivalent

0.8 tons

Planning low

$3,800

Planning high

$6,500

Room-level mini-split sizing is sensitive to sun, insulation, garage doors, glass, and whether the room is actually conditioned.

For garages and lanais, verify insulation and code requirements before choosing equipment.

For multi-zone systems, compare total line-set length and outdoor-unit capacity, not just room BTUs.

This is a planning estimate, not a final quote or engineering report. Field conditions, permits, equipment selection, ducts, electrical work, and installer verification can change the result.

Sources and assumptions

How this estimate is grounded.

The visible result, assumptions, and schema match. Structured data does not claim anything that is not also shown on the page.

Common questions

Short answers for homeowners.

Can a mini-split cool a Florida garage?

Yes, but garage sizing is heavier because doors, slabs, sun exposure, and insulation are usually worse than the main home.

Is ductless cheaper than replacing central AC?

For one room, often. For a whole home, central AC or a duct redesign may be a better fit. This calculator is for room-level planning.

A calculator can narrow the decision. A saved assessment can price the real home.