How to convert tons of refrigeration to BTU per hour
To convert tons of refrigeration (TR) to BTU per hour (BTU/h), multiply the value in tons of refrigeration by 12,000.0000001.
BTU/h = TR × 12,000.0000001
Example: 5 TR = 60,000 BTU/h.
You can also type 5 TR to BTU/h into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 TR + 1 BTU/h.
Tons Of Refrigeration to BTU per Hour conversion table
| Tons Of Refrigeration | BTU per Hour |
|---|---|
| 0.01 TR | 120 BTU/h |
| 0.1 TR | 1,200 BTU/h |
| 0.25 TR | 3,000 BTU/h |
| 0.5 TR | 6,000 BTU/h |
| 1 TR | 12,000 BTU/h |
| 2 TR | 24,000 BTU/h |
| 3 TR | 36,000 BTU/h |
| 4 TR | 48,000 BTU/h |
| 5 TR | 60,000 BTU/h |
| 6 TR | 72,000 BTU/h |
| 7 TR | 84,000 BTU/h |
| 8 TR | 96,000 BTU/h |
| 9 TR | 108,000 BTU/h |
| 10 TR | 120,000 BTU/h |
| 12 TR | 144,000 BTU/h |
| 15 TR | 180,000 BTU/h |
| 20 TR | 240,000 BTU/h |
| 25 TR | 300,000 BTU/h |
| 30 TR | 360,000 BTU/h |
| 40 TR | 480,000 BTU/h |
| 50 TR | 600,000 BTU/h |
| 60 TR | 720,000 BTU/h |
| 75 TR | 900,000 BTU/h |
| 100 TR | 1,200,000 BTU/h |
| 250 TR | 3,000,000 BTU/h |
| 500 TR | 6,000,000 BTU/h |
| 1,000 TR | 12,000,000 BTU/h |
Converting BTU per hour back to tons of refrigeration
1 BTU/h = 0.00008333333333 TR. See the BTU per Hour to Tons Of Refrigeration converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Ton of refrigeration (TR)
12,000 BTU per hour, about 3.517 kilowatts; used to size air conditioners.
BTU per hour (BTU/h)
A unit of power.
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 BTU per hour are in a ton of refrigeration?
One ton of refrigeration (TR) equals 12,000 BTU per hour (BTU/h).
How do I convert tons of refrigeration to BTU per hour?
To convert tons of refrigeration to BTU per hour, multiply the value in tons of refrigeration by 12,000.0000001. The formula is BTU/h = TR × 12,000.0000001. For example, 5 TR = 60,000 BTU/h.
What is 5 TR in BTU/h?
5 tons of refrigeration is 60,000 BTU per hour.
Which is bigger, a ton of refrigeration or a BTU per hour?
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 TR to BTU/h converter work offline?
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