Kilowatts to Refrigeration tons formula
refrigeration tons = kilowatts × 0.284345
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 0.284345 to get refrigeration tons. To go the other way, multiply by 3.51685 instead, or use the refrigeration tons to kw converter.
Kilowatts to Refrigeration tons conversion table
Common kw to refrigeration tons values, rounded for reading. The converter above keeps full precision.
| Kilowatts | Refrigeration tons |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.284345 TR |
| 10 kW | 2.84345 TR |
| 50 kW | 14.2173 TR |
| 100 kW | 28.4345 TR |
| 250 kW | 71.0863 TR |
| 500 kW | 142.173 TR |
| 750 kW | 213.259 TR |
| 1,000 kW | 284.345 TR |
| 1,500 kW | 426.518 TR |
| 2,000 kW | 568.69 TR |
| 5,000 kW | 1,421.73 TR |
| 10,000 kW | 2,843.45 TR |
| 12,000 kW | 3,412.14 TR |
| 18,000 kW | 5,118.21 TR |
| 24,000 kW | 6,824.28 TR |
Worked example
To convert 500 kW to refrigeration tons, multiply by 0.284345: the result is 142.173 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 kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 0.284345 refrigeration tons (1 kW = 0.284345 TR).
What is 500 kilowatts in refrigeration tons?
500 kW converts to 142.173 TR. Enter any other value in the converter above to see it recalculated instantly.
How do I convert refrigeration tons back to kilowatts?
Reverse the calculation: one refrigeration ton equals 3.51685 kilowatts. You can also swap the units in the converter or open the refrigeration tons to kw page.
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