Kennel Ventilation Calculator
Ventilation airflow for an animal kennel or boarding facility.
Enter your values
Enter the kennel area in sq ft.
Enter the ceiling height in ft.
Enter the air changes in ACH.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Required exhaust
- 1,440 CFM
- Kennel volume
- 7,200 cu ft
- Fresh air makeup
- 1,296 CFM tempered supply
- Odour control note
- Distribute exhaust low, near runs, for ammonia and moisture removal
Quick answer
Animal kennels are commonly ventilated at 10-15 air changes per hour to control odour, ammonia and moisture from animals.
CFM = volume x ACH / 60
At a glance
| What it does | Ventilation airflow for an animal kennel or boarding facility. |
|---|---|
| Category | HVAC & Airflow |
| Inputs needed | Kennel area, Ceiling height, Air changes |
| Main output | Required exhaust |
| Formula | CFM = volume x ACH / 60 |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Kennel Ventilation Calculator
- 1Enter the kennel floor area and ceiling height.
- 2Choose an air-change rate — 10-15 ACH is typical for boarding facilities.
- 3Provide tempered makeup air matching about 90% of exhaust.
Inputs explained
- Kennel area(sq ft)
- Enter the kennel area in sq ft.
- Ceiling height(ft)
- Enter the ceiling height in ft.
- Air changes(ACH)
- Enter the air changes in ACH.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Kennel area800 sq ft
- Ceiling height9 ft
- Air changes12 ACH
Results
- Required exhaust1,440 CFM
- Kennel volume7,200 cu ft
- Fresh air makeup1,296 CFM tempered supply
- Odour control noteDistribute exhaust low, near runs, for ammonia and moisture removal
Frequently asked questions
Why so many air changes?
Animal waste and urine generate ammonia and moisture quickly; high air changes keep odour and humidity manageable and protect animal health.
Do runs need individual exhaust?
Larger facilities often duct exhaust registers low near each run row for the most effective odour capture.
What do I need to enter into the Kennel Ventilation Calculator?
Just 3 values: kennel area, ceiling height, air changes. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Kennel Ventilation Calculator work out the answer?
Animal kennels are commonly ventilated at 10-15 air changes per hour to control odour, ammonia and moisture from animals. It applies the formula CFM = volume x ACH / 60 and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Kennel Ventilation Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.