How to convert tons of refrigeration to kilowatts
To convert tons of refrigeration (TR) to kilowatts (kW), multiply the value in tons of refrigeration by 3.51685284207.
kW = TR × 3.51685284207
Example: 5 TR = 17.58426421 kW.
You can also type 5 TR to kW into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 TR + 1 kW.
Tons Of Refrigeration to Kilowatts conversion table
| Tons Of Refrigeration | Kilowatts |
|---|---|
| 0.01 TR | 0.035168528 kW |
| 0.1 TR | 0.35168528 kW |
| 0.25 TR | 0.87921321 kW |
| 0.5 TR | 1.7584264 kW |
| 1 TR | 3.5168528 kW |
| 2 TR | 7.0337057 kW |
| 3 TR | 10.550559 kW |
| 4 TR | 14.067411 kW |
| 5 TR | 17.584264 kW |
| 6 TR | 21.101117 kW |
| 7 TR | 24.61797 kW |
| 8 TR | 28.134823 kW |
| 9 TR | 31.651676 kW |
| 10 TR | 35.168528 kW |
| 12 TR | 42.202234 kW |
| 15 TR | 52.752793 kW |
| 20 TR | 70.337057 kW |
| 25 TR | 87.921321 kW |
| 30 TR | 105.50559 kW |
| 40 TR | 140.67411 kW |
| 50 TR | 175.84264 kW |
| 60 TR | 211.01117 kW |
| 75 TR | 263.76396 kW |
| 100 TR | 351.68528 kW |
| 250 TR | 879.21321 kW |
| 500 TR | 1,758.4264 kW |
| 1,000 TR | 3,516.8528 kW |
Converting kilowatts back to tons of refrigeration
1 kW = 0.2843451361 TR. See the Kilowatts 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.
Kilowatt (kW)
One thousand watts, about 1.341 mechanical horsepower.
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 kilowatts are in a ton of refrigeration?
One ton of refrigeration (TR) equals 3.516852842 kilowatts (kW).
How do I convert tons of refrigeration to kilowatts?
To convert tons of refrigeration to kilowatts, multiply the value in tons of refrigeration by 3.51685284207. The formula is kW = TR × 3.51685284207. For example, 5 TR = 17.584264 kW.
What is 5 TR in kW?
5 tons of refrigeration is 17.58426421 kilowatts.
Which is bigger, a ton of refrigeration or a kilowatt?
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 TR to kW converter work offline?
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