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How many BTUs does a car A/C compressor has?
just out of curiosity!
about the size of a Honda Accord 4 doors.
4 Answers
- FlagMichaelLv 710 years agoFavorite Answer
Yep - about 3 ton capacity (36,000 BTU/hr). Automobiles have approximately the same heat load as a modest size home due to potential occupancy of 5 persons or more, all that glass, and poor insulation. Not many homes are expected to cool down from 120F in a few minutes, either!
Source(s): Some refrigeration textbook I got from the library a while back - 6 years ago
The V-belt used to drive the compressor is not going to power a 3 ton AC unit. The "ton" unit of measure is the capacity required to freeze 2000 pounds of water in 1 hour. 1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr of AC. That is plenty to cool down a car on a 100F day.
- Anonymous10 years ago
In America, British Thermal Units are only used on residentian/commercial AC. The other guy is guessing. NO Way is it that large! It barely pulls five horse power on maximum load. And I'm not going to look it up.
Source(s): Pro mechanic! - Anonymous10 years ago
3 tons , 3600 btu's, ten hp
