Furnace Output from Input & Efficiency
Output = input × efficiency.
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Formula
- Output = input × efficiency ÷ 100
Example calculation
80,000 BTU/h at 96% → 76,800 BTU/h.
Practical HVAC use
Compare furnaces against a heat loss.
Common mistakes
- Assuming AFUE equals steady-state efficiency.
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