How to convert kilowatts to tons of refrigeration
To convert kilowatts (kW) to tons of refrigeration (TR), multiply the value in kilowatts by 0.284345136094.
TR = kW × 0.284345136094
Example: 5 kW = 1.42172568 TR.
You can also type 5 kW to TR into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 kW + 1 TR.
Kilowatts to Tons Of Refrigeration conversion table
| Kilowatts | Tons Of Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kW | 0.0028434514 TR |
| 0.1 kW | 0.028434514 TR |
| 0.25 kW | 0.071086284 TR |
| 0.5 kW | 0.14217257 TR |
| 1 kW | 0.28434514 TR |
| 2 kW | 0.56869027 TR |
| 3 kW | 0.85303541 TR |
| 4 kW | 1.1373805 TR |
| 5 kW | 1.4217257 TR |
| 6 kW | 1.7060708 TR |
| 7 kW | 1.990416 TR |
| 8 kW | 2.2747611 TR |
| 9 kW | 2.5591062 TR |
| 10 kW | 2.8434514 TR |
| 12 kW | 3.4121416 TR |
| 15 kW | 4.265177 TR |
| 20 kW | 5.6869027 TR |
| 25 kW | 7.1086284 TR |
| 30 kW | 8.5303541 TR |
| 40 kW | 11.373805 TR |
| 50 kW | 14.217257 TR |
| 60 kW | 17.060708 TR |
| 75 kW | 21.325885 TR |
| 100 kW | 28.434514 TR |
| 250 kW | 71.086284 TR |
| 500 kW | 142.17257 TR |
| 1,000 kW | 284.34514 TR |
Converting tons of refrigeration back to kilowatts
1 TR = 3.516852842 kW. See the Tons Of Refrigeration to Kilowatts converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Kilowatt (kW)
One thousand watts, about 1.341 mechanical horsepower.
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 kilowatt?
One kilowatt (kW) equals 0.2843451361 tons of refrigeration (TR).
How do I convert kilowatts to tons of refrigeration?
To convert kilowatts to tons of refrigeration, multiply the value in kilowatts by 0.284345136094. The formula is TR = kW × 0.284345136094. For example, 5 kW = 1.4217257 TR.
What is 5 kW in TR?
5 kilowatts is 1.42172568 tons of refrigeration.
Which is bigger, a kilowatt or a ton of refrigeration?
A ton of refrigeration is bigger: 1 TR = 3.516852842 kW.
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 kW to TR converter work offline?
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