How to convert BTU per hour to tons of refrigeration
To convert BTU per hour (BTU/h) to tons of refrigeration (TR), multiply the value in BTU per hour by 0.0000833333333327.
TR = BTU/h × 0.0000833333333327
Example: 10 BTU/h = 0.0008333333333 TR.
You can also type 10 BTU/h to TR into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 BTU/h + 1 TR.
BTU per Hour to Tons Of Refrigeration conversion table
| BTU per Hour | Tons Of Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| 0.01 BTU/h | 0.00000083333333 TR |
| 0.1 BTU/h | 0.0000083333333 TR |
| 0.25 BTU/h | 0.000020833333 TR |
| 0.5 BTU/h | 0.000041666667 TR |
| 1 BTU/h | 0.000083333333 TR |
| 2 BTU/h | 0.00016666667 TR |
| 3 BTU/h | 0.00025 TR |
| 4 BTU/h | 0.00033333333 TR |
| 5 BTU/h | 0.00041666667 TR |
| 6 BTU/h | 0.0005 TR |
| 7 BTU/h | 0.00058333333 TR |
| 8 BTU/h | 0.00066666667 TR |
| 9 BTU/h | 0.00075 TR |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.00083333333 TR |
| 12 BTU/h | 0.001 TR |
| 15 BTU/h | 0.00125 TR |
| 20 BTU/h | 0.0016666667 TR |
| 25 BTU/h | 0.0020833333 TR |
| 30 BTU/h | 0.0025 TR |
| 40 BTU/h | 0.0033333333 TR |
| 50 BTU/h | 0.0041666667 TR |
| 60 BTU/h | 0.005 TR |
| 75 BTU/h | 0.00625 TR |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.0083333333 TR |
| 250 BTU/h | 0.020833333 TR |
| 500 BTU/h | 0.041666667 TR |
| 1,000 BTU/h | 0.083333333 TR |
Converting tons of refrigeration back to BTU per hour
1 TR = 12,000 BTU/h. See the Tons Of Refrigeration to BTU per Hour converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
BTU per hour (BTU/h)
A unit of power.
Ton of refrigeration (TR)
12,000 BTU per hour, about 3.517 kilowatts; used to size air conditioners.
Power is the rate at which energy is used or produced. The SI unit is the watt, one joule per second. Engines are rated in horsepower or kilowatts, and air conditioners in BTU per hour or tons of refrigeration.
Questions and answers
How many tons of refrigeration are in a BTU per hour?
One BTU per hour (BTU/h) equals 0.00008333333333 tons of refrigeration (TR).
How do I convert BTU per hour to tons of refrigeration?
To convert BTU per hour to tons of refrigeration, multiply the value in BTU per hour by 0.0000833333333327. The formula is TR = BTU/h × 0.0000833333333327. For example, 10 BTU/h = 0.00083333333 TR.
What is 10 BTU/h in TR?
10 BTU per hour is 0.0008333333333 tons of refrigeration.
Which is bigger, a BTU per hour or a ton of refrigeration?
A ton of refrigeration is bigger: 1 TR = 12,000 BTU/h.
What is the difference between hp and PS?
Mechanical horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 W. Metric horsepower (PS, CV) is 735.5 W, about 1.4% less.
Does this BTU/h to TR converter work offline?
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