Minimum Watts for baseboard

[Jaga]

Can anyone tell me the minimum watts per square foot I should calculate for a complete electric baseboard job in a newly consructed residential home,exterior walls will be 2x6, and room heights are at 8'. I read three different things one said 6watts, another 8 and another said 10watts and to go to 12 if the ceilings are high. Appreciate any info

 

[jumper]

This may help:
http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=108071&highlight=baseboard+heaters+watts

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Given standard 8' high ceilings I use about 7 watts/ sq. ft down here in NC . I suspect 10watts/ft.sq. is more than adequate in NJ. Obviously Cu. feet, types of windows, insulation etc all play into the game.

 

[480sparky]

Given standard 8' high ceilings I use about 7 watts/ sq. ft down here in NC . I suspect 10watts/ft.sq. is more than adequate in NJ. Obviously Cu. feet, types of windows, insulation etc all play into the game.

New construction generally needs less watts/ft? than a retro-fit.

 

[Jaga]

Thanks for the feedback guys, I calculated the homes for 10watts originally, but was second guessing myself when I saw the other wattages some people were using

 

[Bobhook149]

i was told about 15 watts per square foot in NH

 

[benaround]

Jaga, I always used 10W/Sq ft. back in Mass. with new construction.