Kitchen Range Hood Guide

Kitchen Hood Suction Capacity Guide

Calculate the exact suction power required for your kitchen size and cooking style, then explore recommended Nix Kitchen range hoods.

Interactive Hood Suction Calculator

Kitchen Dimensions (Length & Width in Feet)

× ft

Standard Ceiling Height

Cooking Style & Frequency

RECOMMENDED SUCTION POWER

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Click "Calculate Suction Power" to determine your required airflow rating.

Suction Capacity Benchmarks

800 - 1000 m³/h Small Kitchens (Up to 100 sq.ft)

Best suited for light cooking, boiling, tea, and minimal oil frying.

1000 - 1300 m³/h Medium Kitchens (100 - 180 sq.ft)

Standard rating for daily Pakistani cooking, deep oil frying, and moderate tadka smoke.

1300 - 1600+ m³/h Large & Open Kitchens (180+ sq.ft)

Maximum power for high-flame cooking, commercial-grade home kitchens, and open floor plans.

Ducting / Exhaust Mode (Recommended)

Vents 100% of smoke, grease, heat, and moisture outside through a pipe. Maintains full suction efficiency with zero filter replacements needed.

Recirculating / Carbon Filter Mode

Filters smoke through charcoal and recirculates air into the room. Reduces airflow by 25-30% and does not remove cooking moisture or heat.

Exhaust Duct Size: Use a minimum 6-inch (150mm) pipe. Reducing to 4-inch chokes motor power by up to 40%.
Pipe Bends: Limit exhaust pipe to a maximum of two 90° bends. Every extra bend reduces suction power.
Hanging Clearance: Install hood base 26 to 30 inches above the hob glass/steel surface.