Ton of Refrigeration

TR

Cooling power (12,000 BTU/h)

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.

Category
Power
Symbol
TR
Also known as
tons of refrigeration RT
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Ton of Refrigeration (TR)?

Cooling power (12,000 BTU/h)

How many Watt (W) are in one Ton of Refrigeration (TR)?

One Ton of Refrigeration (TR) equals 3,516.85 Watt (W).

How many Kilowatt (kW) are in one Ton of Refrigeration (TR)?

One Ton of Refrigeration (TR) equals 3.5169 Kilowatt (kW).

How many Megawatt (MW) are in one Ton of Refrigeration (TR)?

One Ton of Refrigeration (TR) equals 0.0035168528 Megawatt (MW).

How do I convert Ton of Refrigeration to Watt?

To convert Ton of Refrigeration to Watt, multiply the value by 3,516.85 (1 TR = 3,516.85 W).