Basement ventilation calculator

Multi-basement Air-Change Calculator

Size EMVEE fresh air, exhaust, and jet fans instantly. Add unlimited basements, mix units, and see results for 6 ACH supply and 12 ACH exhaust. Perfect for quick proposals—verify with our engineering team before issue.

Auto-selects catalog fans
Unlimited basements with unit conversion
Instant or manual update modes

Calculator settings

Manual mode — click Calculate

Basements

Tip: Toggle instant mode for live calculations while you type.

Results overview

Basement ventilation summary

Live totals across every basement you’ve added. Numbers refresh instantly whenever you recalculate.

Quick glance

Totals are expressed in both metric and imperial units for ease of reporting.

Total volume (m³)
Total volume (ft³)

Airflow requirements

Fresh air (6 ACH)

Supply airflow target to dilute contaminants.

Exhaust air (12 ACH)

Extraction airflow target for smoke clearance.

Jet fan coverage

Floor area that requires jet fan coverage.

Basement breakdown

Compare airflow demand and fan selections for each basement. Totals are recalculated automatically.

Run the calculator to see per-basement airflow and fan selections.

Recommended fans

Optimised EMVEE selections for fresh air, exhaust, and jet fans based on the calculated loads.

Run the calculator to see recommended fresh air, exhaust, and jet fan selections.

Design benchmarks

  • Fresh air dilution: 6 ACH baseline for enclosed car parks
  • Smoke extraction: 12 ACH baseline for purging (check authority requirements)
  • Jet fans: confirm coverage via manufacturer data & CFD

Always validate with local fire strategy and safety codes.

Need engineered sizing?

We provide CFD, jet fan layouts, and full fan schedules tailored to your project.