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3.5 Ton AC in BTU, kW and Watts

3.5 tons = 42,000 BTU/hr = 12.31 kW of thermal cooling. A 5★ inverter of this size draws about 2,414 W (10.5 A at 230 V).

3.5 ton AC at a glance

Cooling capacity42,000 BTU/hr
Thermal power12.31 kW
kcal per hour10,584 kcal/hr
Power draw (5★ ISEER 5.10)2,414 W · 10.5 A @230 V
Power draw (3★ ISEER 3.80)3,239 W

See the room sizes this covers on the 3.5 ton AC room size page, or estimate the bill with the AC bill calculator.

FAQ

How many BTU is a 3.5 ton AC?

A 3.5 ton air conditioner delivers 42,000 BTU/hr of cooling (12.31 kW thermal).

How many watts does a 3.5 ton AC consume?

Electrical consumption depends on efficiency. A 3.5 ton 5-star inverter (ISEER 5.10) draws about 2,414 W; a 3-star unit draws roughly 3,239 W for the same cooling.

What room size does a 3.5 ton AC cover?

In US whole-home conditions, 3.5 tons covers roughly 1,680–2,333 sq ft depending on climate zone. As a single-room Indian split AC, it covers about 350–466 sq ft.

More conversions & quick answers

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BTU values: 5k 6k 8k 9k 10k 12k 14k 15k 18k 24k 30k 36k 42k 48k 60k

Tonnage values: 0.75T 1T 1.5T 2T 2.5T 3T 4T 5T

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