What size room will a 250 watt heater heat?
What Size Electric Heater do I need?
| Room Size (Sq Ft with 8 foot ceiling) | Watts (Poor Insulation) | Watts (Fully Insulation) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 square feet | 250 | 250 |
| 40 square feet | 500 | 500 |
| 60 square feet | 750 | 450 |
| 80 square feet | 1000 | 750 |
How many watts does it take to heat 250 square feet?
2,500 watts
Space Heater Sizing Chart
| Calculating Square Footage & Wattage for Heating | |
|---|---|
| Square Footage of Your Space | Wattage |
| 150 sq. ft. | 1,500 watts |
| 200 sq. ft. | 2,000 watts |
| 250 sq. ft. | 2,500 watts |
How many watts does it take to heat a room?
When sizing an electric heater, a rule of thumb suggests the unit needs to consume 10 watts of power per square foot of room area being heated. Since one watt of electricity produces 3.4 BTUs of heat, 10 watts of power equates to 34 BTUs of heat output for each square foot of room area.
How much does it cost to run a 200 watt heater?
How Much Does it Cost to Run a Space Heater?
| Heater Size | @10 cents | @30 cents |
|---|---|---|
| 200 watts | 2 cents | 6 cents |
| 500 watts | 5 cents | 15 cents |
| 750 watts | 7.5 cents | 22.5 cents |
| 1000 watts | 10 cents | 30 cents |
How many square feet will a 5kw heater heat?
A 1500 watt space heater can heat an area of 150 square feet, and a 5000 watt garage heater can comfortably heat an area of 400 square feet.
How many square feet will a 5000 watt electric heater heat?
400 square feet
A 1500 watt space heater can heat an area of 150 square feet, and a 5000 watt garage heater can comfortably heat an area of 400 square feet.