🍳 NFPA 96 / UL 710 (150-300 CFM/Lin Ft Hood, Grease Duct Velocity 1,500-2,500 FPM)

Type I Grease Hood Airflow Calculator

Size commercial kitchen Type I canopy grease exhaust hoods (CaptiveAire / Halton) under NFPA 96 & UL 710: calculate required exhaust airflow (150 to 300 CFM per linear foot of cooking line), verify minimum grease duct transport velocity (strictly 1,500 to 2,500 FPM in 16-gauge carbon steel or 18-gauge stainless steel welded ductwork), and restaurant HVAC profits.

1. Project & Operating Inputs

Hood Canopy Length (Linear Feet e.g. 18.0 Linear Feet Cooking Line)

Appliance Duty Level (CFM / Lin Ft e.g. 250 CFM Heavy-Duty Charbroiler)

Customer Bid Price for Supplied & Welded Type I Hood Package ($)

CaptiveAire Stainless Hood, 16-Ga Welded Duct, Upblast Exhaust Fan ($)

2. Financial Breakdown & Yield

NFPA 96 / UL 710 KITCHEN HOODS

Turnkey Kitchen Hood Installation Profit

Restaurant Mechanical Contractor Margin

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Gross Revenue / Bill

Total Project CapEx

Operating / Material Cost