Heat pump capacity at 47, 17 and 5°F next to your Manual J load, balance point and backup heat. Scan or measure the rooms, get the size, send the PDF. 7-day free trial.
The Manual J HVAC Load Calculator is the one HVAC contractors actually want to use.
Stop overpaying for clunky, over-engineered calculators designed for engineers. HVAC Load Calculator brings professional Manual J calculations to your iPhone or iPad — clean, modern, offline-ready, and built for the field.
BUILT FOR HVAC PROFESSIONALS
Designed from scratch for techs in the field: large buttons you can tap with gloves on, fast calculations in the basement, and professional reports that win homeowner trust.
THREE LEVELS OF ACCURACY
Simple Mode
Sized from your ZIP code's design conditions and the home's floor area. Get an estimate in under 60 seconds with zero measurements. Perfect for quick quotes and initial sales conversations.
Moderate Mode – Standard Accuracy (Whole-House Block Load)
Component-level factors: insulation quality, window types, foundation. The sweet spot for standard replacement jobs.
Pro Mode – Professional Grade (Detailed Whole-House Block Load)
Full MJ8 detail: per-direction window solar, measured airtightness, window ratings, overhang shading, and duct analysis. Maximizes equipment life and comfort — often right-sizing by 1+ ton. Best for new construction, high-performance builds, and detailed equipment sizing.
MEASURE ROOMS WITH LiDAR — NEW
On LiDAR-equipped iPhone and iPad Pro models (iOS 16+), walk each room and the app measures it for you — floor area, ceiling heights, windows, and exterior walls flow straight into your load calculation. Review each room, adjust with a tap, apply. Your PDF now includes a Room Measurements chapter with a sketch of each scanned room.
NOW AVAILABLE IN US AND CANADA
US Mode – ZIP code lookup backed by a climate database covering nearly 28,000 ZIP codes
Metric Units – Toggle between Imperial and SI (kW, m², m³/h) throughout the app and PDF reports
WORKS IN THE FIELD
Offline-First – No signal in the basement? No problem. Everything runs locally on your device.
Auto-Save Projects – Every calculation saves automatically. Never lose your work.
iCloud Sync – Start a job on your iPhone, finish it on your iPad. Projects sync automatically across your devices.
Professional PDF Reports – Generate and share detailed load reports from your phone or tablet. Add client name, site address, and job number — every report is stamped with a revision number and date, so everyone knows it's the latest version.
Site Photo Documentation – Capture tagged photos, label by location and component, add notes, and include a professional photo appendix in your reports.
iPad & Tablet Support – Optimized layouts give you more room to work on-site or back at the office.
THE MATH YOU TRUST
Calculations follow ACCA Manual J 8th Edition methodology:
– Cooling BTU/hr (sensible and latent loads)
– Heating BTU/hr
– Recommended tonnage
– Recommended furnace size
– Manual S-based equipment sizing guidance
– Kitchen and appliance heat gain
If a result looks unusual for the home's size, the app flags it before the report goes out.
WHY CONTRACTORS CHOOSE US
– Modern, intuitive interface that makes sense the first time you use it
– Dark mode and system theme support
– Fast performance, even on older devices
– Privacy-first: your data stays on your device and your own private iCloud — never our servers
– Free to download — try it on your first calculations before subscribing
PERFECT FOR
– HVAC contractors, installers, and service techs
– Sales teams quoting new systems
– Independent contractors building their business
– Home inspectors documenting HVAC systems
No account. No setup. Just open the app and get to work.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
It’s fast, it’s easy and from doing it manually, it’s actuate!
DLPitchers
The title says it all.
Developer Response
Thank you for the great feedback! We plan to continue adding features to make it more useful to you and the rest of our users. Feel free to submit any ideas for new features to mike@hvacloadcalculator.online
HEAT PUMP CAPACITY CURVE
Heat pump jobs now show a table on the results screen and in the PDF: capacity at 47, 17 and 5°F (the AHRI and NEEP rating points), capacity at your design temperature, the balance point, and the backup heat needed in kW. Check it straight against the manufacturer's extended low-temperature data before you order.
ZIP FIRST
A new project without a ZIP opens on the ZIP field, so the first calculation is never held up waiting for weather data.
FASTER ROOMS
Duplicate any room, scanned or measured, with one tap. When you add a room by tape measure, the suggested names fill in a typical size you can correct.
Plus reliability fixes.
Version 1.36.0
The developer, Mike Watson, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Purchases
Identifiers
Usage Data
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
Supported Features
Dark Interface
Differentiate Without Color Alone
Sufficient Contrast
Reduced Motion
Information
Seller
Mike Watson
Size
52.2 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.