W WhatSize
Reviewed by Alex Chen & Morgan Webb Updated June 30, 2026

Standards-based appliance sizing

Find the right size appliance.
In under 60 seconds.

Stop guessing. Our calculators use official AHAM, DOE, and ACCA standards to recommend the exact size — plus the best model to buy.

Calculators
6
For every major appliance category
Sizing guides
60
By room, by size, by scenario
Updated
June 2026
Refreshed against the latest AHAM, DOE & ACCA publications

By the numbers

Industry standards cited
7
AHAM, DOE, ACCA, NEC, ASPE, EPA, ENERGY STAR — each linked to the source publication on every result.
Quick reference charts
6
One per category. Look up the number in 30 seconds.
Head-to-head comparisons
6
50 vs 70 pt, 9k vs 12k BTU, tank vs tankless, …
Correction turnaround
48h
From report to fix. Corrections policy.
US-only
100%
Standards, climate zones, codes, and prices are US-specific.
Cited standard editions
AHAM DH-1-2022 · DOE 10 CFR 430 · ACCA Manual J 8th · NEC 702
Every result links to the specific edition. We don't cite "AHAM" generically — we cite the year and section.
Built on AHAM standards DOE appliance data ACCA Manual J principles NEC continuous-load rules

What are you sizing?

Pick a category — most calculators take 30 seconds.

Air purifier size calculator

CADR for clean air — bedroom to open floor plan

Ceiling fan size calculator

Blade span + downrod by room area & ceiling height

Dehumidifier size calculator

Find the right pint capacity — 500 to 3,000 sq ft

Generator size calculator

Portable & standby — check off what you need to power

Mini split sizing calculator

BTU recommendations by room type & climate zone

Tankless water heater size calculator

GPM + kW/BTU by fixtures, climate & fuel type

Sump pump size calculator

HP for your basement — light to heavy seepage

Water heater size calculator

Gallons for your household — tank & tankless

Popular sizing guides

The most-searched scenario in each category.

All guides

Quick reference charts

Look up the exact number in seconds — no calculator needed.

All guides

How it works

Three steps to the right size

1

Pick a calculator

Choose the appliance you're sizing from our category list.

2

Enter your details

Room size, household, climate — a few quick inputs.

3

Get the right size

Exact capacity + top models matched to your inputs.