How Many Watts Do Air Conditioners Use? (Window, Portable, Mini-Split, RV)
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| BTU | WATTS |
|---|---|
| How many watts does a 5000 BTU AC use? | 417 – 625 W |
| How many watts does a 6000 BTU AC use? | 500 – 750 W |
| How many watts does an 8000 BTU AC use? | 667 – 1000 W |
| How many watts does a 10000 BTU AC use? | 833 – 1250 W |
| How many watts does a 12000 BTU AC use? | 1000 – 1500 W |
| How many watts does a 15000 BTU AC use? | 1250 – 1875 W |
| How many watts does an 18000 BTU AC use? | 1500 – 2250 W |
| Window AC Unit Capacity (in BTU): | Power Draw (in Watts): |
|---|---|
| 5,000 BTU | 500 watts |
| 6,000 BTU | 600 watts |
| 7,000 BTU | 700 watts |
| 8,000 BTU | 800 watts |
| 9,000 BTU | 900 watts |
| 10,000 BTU | 1,000 watts |
| 11,000 BTU | 1,100 watts |
| 12,000 BTU | 1,200 watts |
| 13,000 BTU | 1,300 watts |
| 14,000 BTU | 1,400 watts |
| 15,000 BTU | 1,500 watts |
| 16,000 BTU | 1,600 watts |
| 17,000 BTU | 1,700 watts |
| 18,000 BTU | 1,800 watts |
| 19,000 BTU | 1,900 watts |
| 20,000 BTU | 2,000 watts |
| 21,000 BTU | 2,100 watts |
| 22,000 BTU | 2,200 watts |
| 23,000 BTU | 2,300 watts |
| 24,000 BTU | 2,400 watts |
| 25,000 BTU | 2,500 watts |
| Portable AC Unit Capacity (in BTU): | Power Draw (in Watts): |
|---|---|
| 8,000 BTU | 940 watts |
| 9,000 BTU | 1,060 watts |
| 10,000 BTU | 1,180 watts |
| 11,000 BTU | 1,300 watts |
| 12,000 BTU | 1,410 watts |
| 13,000 BTU | 1,530 watts |
| 14,000 BTU | 1,650 watts |
| Mini-Split AC Unit Capacity (in BTU): | Power Draw (in Watts): |
|---|---|
| 9,000 BTU (0.75 tons) | 750 watts |
| 12,000 BTU (1 ton) | 1,000 watts |
| 18,000 BTU (1.5 tons) | 1,500 watts |
| 24,000 BTU (2 tons) | 2,000 watts |
| 30,000 BTU (2.5 tons) | 2,500 watts |
| 36,000 BTU (3 tons) | 3,000 watts |
| 42,000 BTU (3.5 tons) | 3,500 watts |
| 48,000 BTU (4 tons) | 4,000 watts |
| 54,000 BTU (4.5 tons) | 4,500 watts |
| 60,000 BTU (5 tons) | 5,000 watts |