Tons of Refrigeration to Watts Converter
Convert tons of refrigeration (TR) to watts (W) and vice versa. Understand the relationship between these cooling capacity and power units with our easy-to-use calculator.
Step 1: Tons to Watts
Understanding Tons of Refrigeration
One ton of refrigeration is the rate of heat transfer that results in the freezing or melting of 1 short ton (2,000 lb) of pure ice at 0°C in 24 hours. It is equivalent to 12,000 BTU/h or approximately 3.517 kW.
Step 2: Watts to Tons
About the Conversion
The conversion factor between tons of refrigeration and watts is fixed: 1 TR = 3,516.85284 W. This calculator uses this precise conversion factor to ensure accurate results for HVAC, refrigeration, and engineering applications.
Conversion Results
Tons to Watts Conversion
Cooling Capacity Unit Comparison
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Conversion Analysis
Conversion Formula
1 TR = 3,516.85284 W = 3.51685284 kW = 12,000 BTU/h
The conversion is based on the definition of one ton of refrigeration as the heat absorption rate equivalent to melting one ton of ice in 24 hours. This precise conversion factor is used in HVAC, refrigeration engineering, and energy calculations worldwide.
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