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Corsi-Rosenthal box calculator

Enter your room and this calculator estimates the clean-air delivery you need (at five air changes an hour), how many air changes a typical CR box would give, and whether a four- or five-filter build suits — plus a rough cost.

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CR box build calculator — enter your room to see the clean air you need and a suggested build.

Room length (m):   width (m):   height (m):

How it works

It multiplies your room volume by five (a good target air-change rate for allergy, smoke and pollution), then compares that to a well-built box's typical ~450 m3/hr. Larger rooms may need a five-filter build or two boxes. For the reasoning, see the air-changes calculator and build instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How big a Corsi-Rosenthal box do I need?

Enough clean-air delivery for about five air changes an hour — the calculator works this out from your room dimensions. Most rooms suit a standard 4- or 5-filter box; large rooms may need two.

Does a bigger room need more filters?

A five-filter build has more area and airflow than a four-filter one, so it suits larger rooms. Very large spaces are better served by two boxes or a high-output kit.

How accurate is the estimate?

It's a solid planning estimate based on a typical well-built box (~450 m3/hr). Actual output varies with fan, filters and build quality.