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Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) Fenestration Cooling Load Calculator

Easily calculate and compute solar heat gain (shgc) fenestration cooling load calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Total glazed window surface area.

NFRC certified SHGC rating (0 to 1).

Clear-sky direct plus diffuse solar radiation striking window.

Blinds/drapes shading coefficient (1.0 = no blinds, 0.65 = light colored blinds).

Calculated Result
2.46 kW

Solar Cooling Load

Solar Cooling Load

2.46 kW

Peak Solar Cooling Load Kw

2.46

Peak Solar Cooling Load Tons

0.7

Solar Heat Flux Transmitted W M2

136.5

Annual Cooling Reduction From Low E

Low-e coatings (SHGC < 0.30) slash window solar heat gain by over 60% compared to clear glass.

2.46 — kW

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaCalculates instantaneous transmitted solar radiation heat gain through architectural windows and glazed curtain walls per ASHRAE cooling load calculation procedures.q_{solar} = A \cdot SHGC \cdot I_{incident} \cdot IAC

Solar Heat Gain SHGC Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.00.61.21.82.5Solar Cooling Load

What Is the Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) Fenestration Cooling Load Calculator?

This tool computes solar heat gain (shgc) fenestration cooling load calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) Fenestration Cooling Load Calculator Work?

Calculates instantaneous transmitted solar radiation heat gain through architectural windows and glazed curtain walls per ASHRAE cooling load calculation procedures.

Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) Fenestration Cooling Load Calculator Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

qsolar=A⋅SHGC⋅Iincident⋅IACq_{solar} = A \cdot SHGC \cdot I_{incident} \cdot IAC

Calculates instantaneous transmitted solar radiation heat gain through architectural windows and glazed curtain walls per ASHRAE cooling load calculation procedures.

How to Use the Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) Fenestration Cooling Load Calculator

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Solar Heat Gain (SHGC) Fenestration Cooling Load Calculator Example

Input Values:

windowAreaM2:18.0
solarHeatGainCoefficientShgc:0.28
incidentPeakSolarIrradianceWM2:650.0
internalShadingFactorIac:0.75
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required kW.

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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