Refrigeration tons to BTUs per hour formula
btus per hour = refrigeration tons × 12,000
Multiply the number of refrigeration tons by 12,000 to get btus per hour. To go the other way, multiply by 0.0000833333 instead, or use the btu per hour to refrigeration tons converter.
Refrigeration tons to BTUs per hour conversion table
Common refrigeration tons to btu per hour values, rounded for reading. The converter above keeps full precision.
| Refrigeration tons | BTUs per hour |
|---|---|
| 1 TR | 12,000 BTU/h |
| 10 TR | 120,000 BTU/h |
| 50 TR | 600,000 BTU/h |
| 100 TR | 1,200,000 BTU/h |
| 250 TR | 3,000,000 BTU/h |
| 500 TR | 6,000,000 BTU/h |
| 750 TR | 9,000,000 BTU/h |
| 1,000 TR | 12,000,000 BTU/h |
| 1,500 TR | 18,000,000 BTU/h |
| 2,000 TR | 24,000,000 BTU/h |
| 5,000 TR | 60,000,000 BTU/h |
| 10,000 TR | 120,000,000 BTU/h |
| 12,000 TR | 144,000,000 BTU/h |
| 18,000 TR | 216,000,000 BTU/h |
| 24,000 TR | 288,000,000 BTU/h |
Worked example
To convert 500 TR to btus per hour, multiply by 12,000: the result is 6,000,000 BTU/h. 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 btus per hour are in a refrigeration ton?
One refrigeration ton equals 12,000 btus per hour (1 TR = 12,000 BTU/h).
What is 500 refrigeration tons in btus per hour?
500 TR converts to 6,000,000 BTU/h. Enter any other value in the converter above to see it recalculated instantly.
How do I convert btus per hour back to refrigeration tons?
Reverse the calculation: one btu per hour equals 0.0000833333 refrigeration tons. You can also swap the units in the converter or open the btu per hour to refrigeration tons page.
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