AnyHVAC Design Reference #01

Duct Design Quick Reference

A practical two-page reference for HVAC designers and engineers.

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What's inside

  • Airflow, velocity, and duct-area formulas
  • Round duct airflow quick-reference table
  • Friction-rate fundamentals
  • Rectangular and equivalent-round duct relationships
  • Static, velocity, and total pressure basics
  • Published design-criteria examples
  • Common IP/SI HVAC conversions
  • Fast duct-design sanity checks

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Engineering Notice

AnyHVAC reference materials are provided as informational and design-assistance resources. Values, examples, and criteria should be independently verified against applicable project requirements, codes, standards, manufacturer data, and AHJ requirements before use in final design or construction.