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Walk-In Cooler Calculator

Size your walk-in cooler based on your business type, seating or square footage, inventory needs, and product mix.

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Required Volume

180 cu ft

Recommended Dimensions

5' W x 5' D x 8' H

BTU Requirement

918 BTU/hr

Equipment Cost Estimate

$18,000

Annual Energy Cost

$734

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  • BTU calculation breakdown (PDF)
  • Equipment cost estimate
  • Energy cost projection

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How This Calculator Works

The calculator estimates required cooler volume based on industry standards (e.g., 1.5 cubic feet per restaurant seat), then calculates BTU requirements based on volume, product type split, and door opening frequency. Equipment and energy costs are estimated from commercial refrigeration benchmarks.

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