Studio Matrx Monthly · Volume 1 · Issue 2 · July 2026
Amogh N P
 In loving memory of Amogh N P — Architect · Designer · Visionary 
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Fresh Air Requirement Calculator

Work out the fresh (outdoor) air a space needs for good indoor air quality. Set the area, occupancy and space type to get the ventilation rate in CFM and m³/hr — using the per-person-plus-per-area method (ASHRAE 62.1 style).

400 sq ft
4

Rates used: 5 CFM/person + 0.06 CFM/sq ft for a office.

Fresh air required
0 CFM

= 75 m³/hr of outdoor air · 4 people + 400 sq ft.

People component
0 CFM
5 × 4 people
Area component
0 CFM
0.06 × 400 sq ft

This is the outdoor (fresh) air for IAQ — different from total room airflow (see the air-changes calculator). Size the fresh-air fan / treated-fresh-air unit at or above this.

A planning estimate. It uses indicative ASHRAE 62.1-style per-person and per-area rates; the exact values depend on the specific occupancy category, the applicable code (ASHRAE 62.1 / NBC / ISHRAE), and factors like air-distribution effectiveness. Use it to frame the fresh-air requirement; an MEP engineer designs the ventilation system.