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Duct Sizing Calculator

ACCA Manual D · Equal Friction Method · Round & Rectangular

When to use: Use to size supply and return air ducts using the equal friction method per ACCA Manual D. Enter the required airflow (CFM) for the duct run and select the friction rate and duct material. The recommended friction rate is 0.08–0.10 in.wg/100 ft for residential systems. Maintain trunk duct velocities of 600–900 FPM and branch duct velocities of 400–700 FPM to minimize noise and pressure drop.

Duct Parameters
CFM
0.08–0.10 recommended
in.wg/100 ft
Recommended Round Size
10"
Diameter (standard size)
Calculated: 9.6"
Results
Air Velocity800 FPM
Velocity Status✓ Acceptable
Pressure Drop0.880 in.wg/100 ft
Cross-Section Area0.500 ft²
Rect. Equivalent11" × 7"
References
ACCA Manual D – Residential duct design
ASHRAE Fundamentals – Duct design chapter
Trunk: 600–900 FPM | Branch: 400–700 FPM
Design friction: 0.08–0.10 in.wg/100 ft