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Lab Fume Hood Flow Calculator

Calculate the required airflow for your laboratory fume hood instantly. Enter hood dimensions and face velocity to get precise CFM results for optimal ventilation performance.

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Lab Fume Hood Flow Calculator

Fume Hood View (Face On)

Enter dimensions to visualize the hood.

Multiple Unit Support:

Dimensions: Feet, meters, centimeters, inches, millimeters

Velocity: FPM (feet per minute) or m/s (meters per second)

Results: CFM and m³/h output

Perfect for:

  • Laboratory safety engineers
  • HVAC contractors
  • Facility managers
  • International projects
  • Equipment installers

How It Works?

1

Select your preferred measurement units

2

Enter hood width and height

3

Input desired face velocity (typically 80-120 FPM or 0.4-0.6 m/s)

4

Get instant CFM calculations

Why Use Our Calculator

Our calculator delivers accurate results using industry-standard formulas and offers universal compatibility with global measurement systems. The mobile-friendly design works perfectly for field use, while free access means no registration is required. Get instant calculations for efficient project planning and professional ventilation system design.

Safety & Compliance

Proper fume hood ventilation protects personnel from hazardous exposures and meets safety standards. Our Flow Calculator helps you comply with:

  • ASHRAE 110 – fume hood testing
  • ANSI/AIHA Z9.5 – U.S. lab ventilation practices
  • EN 14175 – European fume cupboard standards
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1450 - chemical hygiene plans

The calculator determines required airflow (CFM/m³/h) to ensure proper containment, prevent exposure, minimize cross-contamination, and maintain negative pressure zones for safe lab operation.

About Plastec Ventilation

Plastec Ventilation is a global leader in corrosion-resistant ventilation solutions with 20+ years of experience serving 80+ countries. We specialize in polypropylene fans and blowers for demanding environments including laboratories, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cleanroom facilities (visit our industries here).

Our products include Lab Exhaust Fans, Inline and Centrifugal rooftop exhaust units, and scrubber fans - all lightweight, non-metallic, and Manufactured within 48 hours. Systems feature UV-resistant and UL94-V0 polypropylene with HALS for durability, plus Carbon-Impregnated Polypropylene (CIP) for Explosion-Resistant applications.

We offer a Fume Hood Flow Calculator for quick airflow sizing and smart control solutions (CONTROL E-SEAT, L.COM, CAPTUR) with real-time monitoring and BMS integration via MODBUS.

Need Help?

Contact Plastec Ventilation for professional consultation and ventilation solutions.