Boiler Size & Heating Capacity (kW & BTU
Boilers are sized based on space heating (radiators) and Domestic Hot Water (DHW) demand.
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3-bedroom semi-detached house with 2 bathrooms, 10 radiators, standard insulation: Required Base = 10 radiators × 1.5 kW = 15 kW. Adjusted for 2 bathrooms domestic hot water demand = 28 kW Combi Boiler.
📖 About Boiler Size & Heating Capacity (kW & BTU
Boilers are sized based on space heating (radiators) and Domestic Hot Water (DHW) demand. Combination (Combi) boilers heat water directly on demand without tanks, whereas System boilers utilize a hot water cylinder for multi-bathroom homes.
To use the Boiler Size & Heating Capacity (kW & BTU) Calculator, enter your Property Type, Number of Bedrooms, Number of Bathrooms / Showers and other values. The calculator instantly computes Recommended Boiler Power Output, Recommended Heating Output in BTU and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Property Type — choose from Apartment / Flat, Terraced House, Semi-Detached House, Number of Bedrooms (e.g. 3 in bedrooms), Number of Bathrooms / Showers (e.g. 2 in baths), Total Number of Radiators (e.g. 10 in radiators), and Home Insulation Quality — choose from Poor Insulation (Older drafty house, single glazing), Moderate / Standard (Loft & wall insulation, double glazing), Excellent (Modern new build, high efficiency insulation). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Boiler Capacity (kW) = Max[ Minimum Base kW, Radiators × 1.5 kW × Insulation Factor ]
BTU/hr = kW × 3,412.14
Worked Example
3-bedroom semi-detached house with 2 bathrooms, 10 radiators, standard insulation:
Required Base = 10 radiators × 1.5 kW = 15 kW.
Adjusted for 2 bathrooms domestic hot water demand = 28 kW Combi Boiler.
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