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Tons of refrigeration to kW converter

Convert tons of refrigeration to kilowatts and Btu per hour for air conditioners and chillers. One ton is 12 000 Btu/h, or 3.51685 kW.

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Formula

kW = TR × 3.51685
TR = kW × 0.284345

Worked example: 3 TR × 3.51685 = 10.5506 kW.

Conversion table: TR to kW

TRkWBtu/h
0.51.758436000
13.5168512000
1.55.2752818000
27.0337124000
2.58.7921330000
310.550636000
414.067448000
517.584360000
1035.1685120000
2070.3371240000
50175.843600000
100351.6851200000
5001758.436000000

Conversion table: kW to TR

kWTR
0.50.142173
10.284345
1.50.426518
20.56869
2.50.710863
30.853035
41.13738
51.42173
102.84345
205.6869
5014.2173
10028.4345
500142.173

FAQ

How do I convert TR to kW?
Multiply by 3.51685. To go back, multiply by 0.284345.

Where does the refrigeration ton come from?
It is the heat absorbed by melting one short ton of ice in 24 hours, rounded to 12 000 Btu/h.

Is a 3-ton AC 3 kW?
No. Three tons is 10.55 kW of cooling.

Where can I convert other power units?
The power unit converter converts between every unit of power on the site.