BTUs per hour to Refrigeration tons formula
refrigeration tons = btus per hour × 0.0000833333
Multiply the number of btus per hour by 0.0000833333 to get refrigeration tons. To go the other way, multiply by 12,000 instead, or use the refrigeration tons to btu per hour converter.
BTUs per hour to Refrigeration tons conversion table
Common btu per hour to refrigeration tons values, rounded for reading. The converter above keeps full precision.
| BTUs per hour | Refrigeration tons |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU/h | 0.0000833333 TR |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.000833333 TR |
| 50 BTU/h | 0.00416667 TR |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.00833333 TR |
| 250 BTU/h | 0.0208333 TR |
| 500 BTU/h | 0.0416667 TR |
| 750 BTU/h | 0.0625 TR |
| 1,000 BTU/h | 0.0833333 TR |
| 1,500 BTU/h | 0.125 TR |
| 2,000 BTU/h | 0.166667 TR |
| 5,000 BTU/h | 0.416667 TR |
| 10,000 BTU/h | 0.833333 TR |
| 12,000 BTU/h | 1 TR |
| 18,000 BTU/h | 1.5 TR |
| 24,000 BTU/h | 2 TR |
Worked example
To convert 500 BTU/h to refrigeration tons, multiply by 0.0000833333: the result is 0.0416667 TR. Mechanical horsepower and metric horsepower are different units. BTU per hour is a power rate; BTU by itself is energy.
Frequently asked questions
How many refrigeration tons are in a btu per hour?
One btu per hour equals 0.0000833333 refrigeration tons (1 BTU/h = 0.0000833333 TR).
What is 500 btus per hour in refrigeration tons?
500 BTU/h converts to 0.0416667 TR. Enter any other value in the converter above to see it recalculated instantly.
How do I convert refrigeration tons back to btus per hour?
Reverse the calculation: one refrigeration ton equals 12,000 btus per hour. You can also swap the units in the converter or open the refrigeration tons to btu per hour page.
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