HP = (BTU/h) / 2544.497
where:
- HP is the horsepower of the compressor
- BTU/h is the cooling capacity of the air conditioner in British thermal units per hour (BTU/h)
Here's an example calculation:
Let's say you have an air conditioner with a cooling capacity of 12,000 BTU/h. To calculate the horsepower of the compressor, you would plug this value into the formula:
HP = (12,000 BTU/h) / 2544.497
HP = 4.72
Therefore, the horsepower of the compressor in this air conditioner is 4.72 HP.