Yoga Studio Ventilation Calculator
Outdoor air CFM for a yoga or hot yoga studio.
Enter your values
Enter the class size you are working with.
Enter the studio area in sq ft.
Choose one of: No, Yes, heated 95-105F.
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.
- Outdoor air
- 472 CFM
- Per person rate
- 23.6 CFM
- Extra dehumidification load (hot yoga)
- N/A
Quick answer
Yoga studios need about 20 CFM per person of outdoor air, with hot yoga rooms needing extra dehumidification capacity.
CFM = 20 x occupants + 0.06 x area
At a glance
| What it does | Outdoor air CFM for a yoga or hot yoga studio. |
|---|---|
| Category | HVAC & Airflow |
| Inputs needed | Class size, Studio area, Hot yoga? |
| Main output | Outdoor air |
| Formula | CFM = 20 x occupants + 0.06 x area |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Yoga Studio Ventilation Calculator
- 1Enter typical class size and studio floor area.
- 2Compute base outdoor air using the exercise-space rate.
- 3Add dehumidification capacity separately if running a heated hot yoga class.
Inputs explained
- Class size
- Enter the class size you are working with.
- Studio area(sq ft)
- Enter the studio area in sq ft.
- Hot yoga?
- Choose one of: No, Yes, heated 95-105F.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Class size20
- Studio area1200 sq ft
- Hot yoga?No
Results
- Outdoor air472 CFM
- Per person rate23.6 CFM
- Extra dehumidification load (hot yoga)N/A
Frequently asked questions
Why is hot yoga different?
High heat and heavy sweating add a large latent (moisture) load beyond what ventilation alone can manage.
Can I use ceiling fans instead?
Fans help comfort but do not replace outdoor air ventilation requirements.
What do I need to enter into the Yoga Studio Ventilation Calculator?
Just 3 values: class size, studio area, hot yoga?. 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 Yoga Studio Ventilation Calculator work out the answer?
Yoga studios need about 20 CFM per person of outdoor air, with hot yoga rooms needing extra dehumidification capacity. It applies the formula CFM = 20 x occupants + 0.06 x area and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Yoga Studio 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.