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You have to check the label on the unit itself. It will give you all the information as far as maximum and minimum amps.
Current=Amps.1 Ton AC consume about 14.6 Amps. Total Watts--About 3516 W
The Amps means the volume of flow of electricity. The Amps depends on its BTU (British Thermal Unit). BTU is the unit to measure the energy that is consumed to perform some Air Conditioner. 12000 BTU Air conditioners uses 5 to 6 Amps. 18000 BTU Air conditioners uses 9 to 10 Amps. 12000 BTU air conditioners also called 1 Ton AIR CONDITIONER and 18000 BTU Air conditioners are called 1.5 Ton and so on. The 2 Ton or 24000 BTU Air conditioners use 15 Amps to work.
in one ton that is 8amps more or less for the full load amprs. for no load amprs around 4amprs
Between 18 to 24 amps, depending on ton capacity.
A "1 Ton" air conditioner is equal to a "12,000 BTU" rated air conditioner.
6000
For a 1 ton air conditioner unit, the circuit breaker size typically ranges from 15 to 20 amps. The exact size needed will depend on the specific model and requirements of the air conditioner, so it is best to consult the manufacturer's specifications or an electrician to determine the appropriate circuit breaker size for your unit.
maybe a a million air returns
3500
60,000 Btu's 12,000 Btu's = 1 ton