❄️ HVAC & Cooling
Air Conditioner Power Consumption Calculator
Calculate power consumption, energy usage, and operating cost for AC units.
❄️ AC Specifications
Cooling Capacity
BTU/h
Typical: 5000-60000 BTU/h
Efficiency Rating
EER
EER = Energy Efficiency Ratio (higher = more efficient)
AC Type
Window: typical EER 8-10, Split: 10-14, Central: 9-12
⏱️ Usage Patterns
Daily Usage
h
Days Per Month
Thermostat Setting
°C
Lower setting = higher energy consumption
💰 Cost Settings
Electricity Rate
$
/kWh
Power
0
Power Consumption
0 W
running power
Power Consumption
0 W
Daily Energy
0 kWh
Monthly Energy
0 kWh
Monthly Cost
$0
📊 AC Energy Breakdown
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How the formula works
Power (W) = BTU/h ÷ EER | Daily Energy = Power × Hours ÷ 1000 | Monthly Cost = Daily Energy × Days × Rate
- Power (W) = Cooling Capacity (BTU/h) ÷ EER
- EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) = BTU/h per Watt
- SEER (Seasonal EER) = Seasonal average efficiency
- Daily Energy (kWh) = Power (W) × Hours Used ÷ 1000
- Monthly Energy (kWh) = Daily Energy × Days Used
- Monthly Cost = Monthly Energy × Electricity Rate
- Thermostat Effect: Each 1°C lower increases consumption ~3-5%
- AC Types: Window (EER 8-10), Split (10-14), Central (9-12)