Floor area energy intensity calculator
Floor area energy intensity
Energy per floor area normalizes for building size but does not by itself correct weather or schedules.
Units
I=Floor areaEnergy
I=Floor areaEnergy
Calculator
Enter the values you know and leave one box empty. Calculate finds the empty one, the result or any input.
Worked example
Given
- Energy = 96,000,000 Btu
- Floor area = 16,000 as shown
I=16,00096,000,000=6,000
Given
- Energy = 400,000 MJ
- Floor area = 2,500 m²
I=2500400,000=160
Symbols and units
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
| I | normalized energy index | Btu/ft² |
| Energy | energy in the period | Btu |
| Floor area | normalizing measure | as shown |
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
| I | normalized energy index | MJ/m² |
| Energy | energy during the period | MJ |
| Floor area | normalizing measure | m² |
Results are estimates for study and screening. Check the inputs, units and assumptions before you use them for design, billing or contract decisions.