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Most air conditioning [AC] units are divided up into different types or categories. For example, windows units, packaged units, ground mounted, geothermal, and yes even some solar units are starting to appear on the market. For a specific answer I would need to know the manufacturers name and the model number of your AC.

The best and easiest way to determine how many watts are in an air conditioner [or used by an AC] is to find the nameplate data from the manufacturer. For window units it is normally located on the left or right side of the unit near the grill that sticks into the house. For other types of AC units it can usually be located by just looking around. Please don't confuse BTU's and Watts. BTU's are a measure of how much cooling capacity the AC has. Watts are a measure of how much electricity the AC uses.

I believe you are interested in the wattage so here is a typical example. A 12,000 BTU window type AC typically uses about 1200 watts of electricity. If your electric utility charges .10 [10 cents] per kilowatt hour it would cost about 12 cents per hours to run the AC. There are of course all kinds of variables involved; age of the AC, how efficient the compressor and fan motors are, etc.

If you are talking about a whole house AC unit the sizes can also vary considerably and there are many variables to consider. A typical new home of about 1400 ft. sq. located in the desert southwest area of the US would have a 3 Ton AC unit or 36,000 BTU ground or packaged AC unit.

3500 watts - Central Air Conditioner

600-1440 watts - Window Unit Air Conditioner

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A 5000 btu window unit can range from 500 to 650 watts based upon how much amperage the motor draws. To find the most accurate draw for your particular unit locate the manufactures specification tag, usually located on either side of the unit, then locate the stated amperage. Probably somewhere in the range of 4 to 6 amps, unless it's a power hog. Multiply that amperage times 120 and you should have the speculative wattage draw. (Amps X Volts = watts.) The only way to get an exact reading is to put a meter on it.

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It depends on the unit, but usually 110v AC at 10-13amps. Usually less than 15 amps which is the maximum draw on most household circuits.

The larger units are often 20amp or larger, and the plug is not the standard 3 prong.

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Most 5,000 BTU A/C units draw about 5 amps at 120 volts, or 600 watts- WHEN the compressor is running. In very hot weather, that is all the time- in most cases, it will cycle the compressor on and off to keep the temperature even. To get the exact power draw, check the label on your A/C for the amperage and voltage. Multiplied together, they give the wattage. If you are calculating the size generator needed to power that 5K BTU unit, then take 600 watts, and multiply by 1.8 (1080 watts) to get the maximum STARTUP draw. This is the power demand for only a few seconds when everything first starts running.

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Short Answer: 5000 BTUH is slightly less than 1/2 Ton (6000 BTUH) but it would still be considered a half ton unit.

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One BTU equals 0.293071 Wh (watt hours).

5000 BTU equals 1.465355 kWh (kilowatt hours).

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