Ton of Refrigeration to BTU per Hour Converter
1 TR = 12000.00 BTU/h
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FORMULA
1 TR = 12000.00 BTU/h
CONVERSION TABLE
| Ton of Refrigeration (TR) | BTU per Hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 TR | 12,000 BTU/h |
| 5 TR | 60,000 BTU/h |
| 10 TR | 120,000 BTU/h |
| 25 TR | 300,000 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 |
| 1,000 TR | 12,000,000 BTU/h |
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About Ton of Refrigeration (TR)
One ton of refrigeration equals 12,000 BTU/h (approximately 3.517 kW) and represents the cooling power needed to freeze one short ton of ice in 24 hours. Commercial building HVAC systems, industrial chillers, and ice rink refrigeration plants are rated in tons, with large office buildings requiring 200-500 tons of cooling.
About BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
BTU per hour measures the heating or cooling capacity of HVAC systems in the United States. Home air conditioners are rated in BTU/h (a window unit might provide 8,000-12,000 BTU/h), and furnace output determines how quickly a building can be heated in cold weather.
How to Convert Ton of Refrigeration to BTU per Hour
The conversion formula is: 1 TR = 12000.00 BTU/h. To convert from Ton of Refrigeration (TR) to BTU per Hour (BTU/h), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many BTU per Hour in 1 Ton of Refrigeration?
1 Ton of Refrigeration (TR) equals 12000.00 BTU per Hour (BTU/h).
How to convert Ton of Refrigeration to BTU per Hour?
Multiply the Ton of Refrigeration value by 12000.00 to get the equivalent in BTU per Hour. Formula: 1 TR = 12000.00 BTU/h
What is the formula for Ton of Refrigeration to BTU per Hour conversion?
1 TR = 12000.00 BTU/h