Sensible (S) and latent (L) heat emissions (in Watts) from an adult human male with a body surface area of 2m². Further information on people gains can be found in Section 1.4 of CIBSE Guide A.
Degree of Activity
20°C
22°C
Sensible
Latent
Sensible
Latent
Seated at rest
90
25
80
35
Light work
100
40
90
50
Walking slowly
110
50
100
60
Light bench work
130
105
115
120
Medium work
140
125
125
140
Heavy work
190
250
165
275
Sensible and latent gains from machinery etc. can be found in Section 6 of CIBSE Guide A.
