For disordered binary solid solutions, a new method is proposed for calculating the ordering energies in an arbitrary coordination sphere, taking into account the linear size effect. Using the model potential of transition metals, the Animalu calculated the ordering energies of the Ni-14at.% Pt solid solution in twelve coordination spheres. The temperature of the order-disorder phase transition was estimated for the Ni-14at.%Pt alloy. Satisfactory agreement with the experimental data is obtained.