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Air Terminal Sizing Calculation: Diffuser Selection for HVAC System

Shahrukh Shaikh
Shahrukh Shaikh
Published February 24, 2026
Air Terminal Sizing Calculation: Diffuser Selection for HVAC System
Ref: Plant Equipment Specification • ISHRAE / ASHRAE Standards MEP Technical Asset

Correctly sizing air terminals and choosing the appropriate air diffusers is vital to ensure HVAC systems that are comfortable, efficient and quiet.

I guide you through a real-world, step-by-step process to translate a calculated airflow (CFM) into an actual Air Terminal Sizing Calculation diffuser size, demonstrate how to differentiate between types of diffusers and show you checks that need running before locking down the selection.

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Shahrukh Shaikh

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Chartered Senior MEP Engineer & Review Board Specialist with extensive design, testing, and commissioning field experience across commercial and industrial infrastructure.

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