The time it takes for an inverter air conditioner to cool down a room in summer depends on several factors, including the room's size, insulation, outdoor temperature, and the desired indoor temperature. Generally, inverter air conditioners are more energy-efficient and can cool a room faster compared to traditional non-inverter ACs.
To estimate the cooling capacity of an inverter air conditioner, we need to know its tonnage. In air conditioning, one ton is equivalent to 12,000 BTUs (British Thermal Units) per hour. The tonnage capacity of an air conditioner indicates the amount of heat it can remove from a room in one hour.
The cooling capacity of an inverter air conditioner is typically mentioned in terms of BTUs per hour or kilowatts (kW). To convert BTUs per hour to watts, you can use the following conversion:
1 BTU/hour ≈ 0.293 watts
For example, if you have an inverter air conditioner with a cooling capacity of 12,000 BTUs per hour, its tonnage capacity would be:
12,000 BTU/hour ÷ 12,000 BTU/ton = 1 ton
Alternatively, you can convert BTUs per hour to kilowatts using the following conversion:
1 BTU/hour ≈ 0.00029307107 kilowatts
So, for the same example, the cooling capacity of the inverter AC would be:
12,000 BTU/hour × 0.00029307107 ≈ 3.52 kilowatts
Keep in mind that the actual cooling time and tonnage capacity required for your room would depend on various factors, as mentioned earlier. It is recommended to consult with a professional HVAC technician to assess your room's specific cooling needs and to select the appropriate capacity and model of the inverter air conditioner.