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2.5 Ton AC in BTU, kW and Watts

2.5 tons = 30,000 BTU/hr = 8.79 kW of thermal cooling. A 5★ inverter of this size draws about 1,724 W (7.5 A at 230 V).

2.5 ton AC at a glance

Cooling capacity30,000 BTU/hr
Thermal power8.79 kW
kcal per hour7,560 kcal/hr
Power draw (5★ ISEER 5.10)1,724 W · 7.5 A @230 V
Power draw (3★ ISEER 3.80)2,314 W

See the room sizes this covers on the 2.5 ton AC room size page, or estimate the bill with the AC bill calculator.

FAQ

How many BTU is a 2.5 ton AC?

A 2.5 ton air conditioner delivers 30,000 BTU/hr of cooling (8.79 kW thermal).

How many watts does a 2.5 ton AC consume?

Electrical consumption depends on efficiency. A 2.5 ton 5-star inverter (ISEER 5.10) draws about 1,724 W; a 3-star unit draws roughly 2,314 W for the same cooling.

What room size does a 2.5 ton AC cover?

In US whole-home conditions, 2.5 tons covers roughly 1,200–1,666 sq ft depending on climate zone. As a single-room Indian split AC, it covers about 250–333 sq ft.

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Or skip the conversion and size the room directly with the AC tonnage calculator or BTU calculator.