Air changes per hour explained

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What ACH means

ACH is the hourly airflow divided by room volume.

Formula

ACH = CFM × 60 ÷ room volume

Interpretation

ACH does not guarantee perfect mixing or indicate whether the flow is outdoor air, exhaust, or filtered recirculation.

FAQ

Is one ACH a complete air replacement?

It is a volume-flow rate, not a guarantee of complete mixing.

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