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Infrared Heating Calculator

Plan your infrared heating system

Calculate the estimated heating output your rooms require, compare suitable infrared heaters and create a clear room-by-room project proposal.

01 Calculate heating wattage

Enter your room dimensions and building type to estimate the infrared heating output required for each space.

02 Select your heaters

Compare suitable infrared heater ranges and calculate the quantity and total installed output for your project.

03 Create your proposal

Review total installed output and estimated project cost, then download or email your room-by-room specification.

Designed for domestic, commercial and specialist heating projects

Use the calculator for homes, offices, retail spaces, commercial buildings, workshops, churches, hot yoga studios and other environments. The tool can also calculate heater quantities, installed output and indicative project cost.

Need help with your project? Speak to our technical team.

Room-by-room Heating Design Tool

Calculator results are indicative guidance only. Final heater output, quantity and positioning should take account of insulation, glazing, ventilation, ceiling height, mounting restrictions and other site-specific conditions.

Wattage Calculator

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Start with your property

Choose the closest building type, then enter your rooms below.

Measurements
Optional client and project details
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Add your rooms

Enter each room, calculate the required wattage and select your preferred heater. The recommended quantity is calculated automatically.

Heating Controls Recommendation

One or more selected heaters does not include a built-in thermostat. For accurate room-by-room control and more efficient operation, we recommend thermostatic zoning.

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Project Summary

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Heating Calculator Help

Infrared Heating Calculator FAQs

Answers to common questions about infrared heating calculations, heater quantities, controls, project proposals and ordering.

Calculator guidance

Find answers about sizing, heater selection, controls, project proposals and ordering.

Need more help?
How accurate is the infrared heating calculator?

The calculator provides an indicative heating requirement based on room dimensions, ceiling height and building type. It is designed to provide a useful starting point for infrared heating system sizing. Actual heat loss can also be affected by insulation, glazing, ventilation, construction and local site conditions.

Does the calculator take ceiling height into account?

Yes. The calculator uses room volume rather than floor area alone, so ceiling height forms part of the heating calculation. This is particularly important for rooms with unusually high ceilings, commercial premises, churches and other large spaces.

How many infrared heaters do I need?

Once the room heating requirement has been calculated and you select an infrared heater model, the tool automatically compares the product wattage with the required output and recommends a quantity. You can also manually adjust the quantity if your proposed design requires a different arrangement.

What happens if my selected heaters are underpowered?

The calculator compares the installed heater output with the calculated room requirement. If the selected quantity is too low, a clear warning shows the wattage shortfall and asks you to increase the quantity or choose a higher-output heater. Underpowered projects cannot be added using the complete-project basket button.

Will a wall-mounted infrared panel heat a whole room?

A correctly sized wall-mounted infrared heating system can provide the required heating output for a whole room. However, the radiant distribution pattern differs from a centrally positioned ceiling panel because the heat originates from one side of the room. Heater positioning is therefore important for achieving balanced comfort.

Can I add the complete heating project to my basket?

Yes. Once every room has complete dimensions, a selected heater and sufficient installed output, the complete project can be added to the basket in one action. Duplicate products are combined, calculated quantities are retained and recommended thermostatic controls are included where required.

Where should infrared heating panels be positioned?

Positioning depends on the heater type, room layout and intended use. Ceiling panels can provide broad downward radiant coverage, while wall panels should normally be positioned where their front surface has a clear view of the occupied area. Directional bar heaters may require more specific aiming and mounting positions.

Do infrared heaters need a thermostat?

Infrared heating systems should be controlled thermostatically. Where the selected heater does not include a built-in thermostat, the calculator can recommend additional thermostatic controls. Individual room zoning can improve comfort and allow different spaces to operate at different temperatures and schedules.

Can I calculate several rooms at the same time?

Yes. You can add multiple rooms to the same project. Each room can have different dimensions, heater ranges, models and quantities. The project summary combines the required wattage, installed heating output and estimated cost.

What is included in the downloadable PDF proposal?

The PDF proposal includes the project summary, room-by-room calculations, selected infrared heaters, quantities, installed output, estimated costs and any optional client or project details entered. The original product datasheets for the selected heaters are automatically appended to the proposal.

Working on a more complex heating project?

Buildings with high ceilings, extensive glazing, unusual construction, listed status or specialist heating requirements may benefit from additional technical review.

Contact our technical team