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Ground Loop Sizing Calculator

Calculate bore depth and loop length for a geothermal heat pump.

Inputs

BTU/hr
BTU/hr
°F
BTU/(hr·ft·°F)

Results

Total Bore/Trench Length

700 ft

Number of Bores/Loops

4

Total Loop Pipe1,400 ft
System Size4 tons
Ground Heat Exchange45,000 BTU/hr
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the building's peak heating load in BTU/hr.
  2. Set the ground thermal conductivity for your soil type.
  3. Input the desired entering water temperature (EWT) to the heat pump.
  4. Enter the loop pipe diameter and flow rate per ton.
  5. Review the total loop length in feet and the recommended trench or borehole configuration.
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