Yoga Studio Ventilation Calculator
Outdoor air CFM for a yoga or hot yoga studio.
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Results
- Outdoor air
- 472 CFM
- Per person rate
- 23.6 CFM
- Extra dehumidification load (hot yoga)
- N/A
Quick answer
Yoga studios need about 20 CFM per person of outdoor air, with hot yoga rooms needing extra dehumidification capacity.
CFM = 20 x occupants + 0.06 x area
How to use the Yoga Studio Ventilation Calculator
- 1Enter typical class size and studio floor area.
- 2Compute base outdoor air using the exercise-space rate.
- 3Add dehumidification capacity separately if running a heated hot yoga class.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Class size20
- Studio area1200 sq ft
- Hot yoga?No
Results
- Outdoor air472 CFM
- Per person rate23.6 CFM
- Extra dehumidification load (hot yoga)N/A
Frequently asked questions
Why is hot yoga different?
High heat and heavy sweating add a large latent (moisture) load beyond what ventilation alone can manage.
Can I use ceiling fans instead?
Fans help comfort but do not replace outdoor air ventilation requirements.
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