A 1.5-ton air conditioner (AC) typically consumes around 1.2 to 1.5 kW (kilowatts) of electrical power, depending on its efficiency and the brand.
To break it down:
- Cooling capacity: 1 ton of cooling is roughly equivalent to 12,000 BTU/hr (British Thermal Units per hour). So, a 1.5-ton AC would have a cooling capacity of about 18,000 BTU/hr.
- Power consumption: The power usage for a 1.5-ton AC is around 1.2 to 1.5 kW, but this can vary based on factors like energy efficiency (such as with inverter ACs), the temperature settings, and the room's insulation.
To estimate the electricity usage:
- If the AC runs for 1 hour at 1.5 kW, it would consume 1.5 kWh of electricity.
So, for every hour of usage, expect the AC to use around 1.2 to 1.5 units of electricity.