How much power is used for a 6,000 BTU air conditioner?

Click to see the full answer.What size generator should I use to run my air conditioner?

The average portable generator can handle between 500 and 600 watt air conditioners.

The number of Watts used by a 5,000-BTU air conditioner depends on how many Amps it has and how much power an outlet has.When plugged into a 220-volt outlet, the unit uses 500 watt.The range of window-unit air conditioners is between 5,000 and 18,000 BTUs.

The air conditioner uses a power outlet.The amount of power is 4,320 watt.Divide by 1,000 to find kWh.4,320 watt/1,000 kWh is 4.32 kWh.