Gigawatts to Tons of Refrigeration Converter
Enter the power in gigawatts below to convert it to tons of refrigeration.
Convert Gigawatts to Tons of Refrigeration
Enter a value in gigawatts (GW) to convert to tons of refrigeration (TR).
Gigawatt to Ton of Refrigeration Conversion Table
Table showing various gigawatt measurements converted to tons of refrigeration. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Gigawatts (GW) | Tons of Refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 0.0000001 GW | 0.0284345 TR |
| 0.0000002 GW | 0.056869 TR |
| 0.0000003 GW | 0.0853035 TR |
| 0.0000004 GW | 0.1137381 TR |
| 0.0000005 GW | 0.1421726 TR |
| 0.0000006 GW | 0.1706071 TR |
| 0.0000007 GW | 0.1990416 TR |
| 0.0000008 GW | 0.2274761 TR |
| 0.0000009 GW | 0.2559106 TR |
| 0.00000001 GW | 0.0028435 TR |
How to Convert Gigawatts to Tons of Refrigeration
To convert gigawatts to tons of refrigeration, multiply the power by the following conversion ratio: 284,345.136094 tons of refrigeration/gigawatt.
Since one gigawatt is equal to 284,345.136094 tons of refrigeration, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The power in tons of refrigeration is equal to the power in gigawatts multiplied by 284,345.136094.
For example, here's how to convert 5 gigawatts to tons of refrigeration using the formula above.
How Many Tons of Refrigeration Are in a Gigawatt?
There are 284,345.136094 tons of refrigeration in a gigawatt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our gigawatt to ton of refrigeration calculator automatically converts your power measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Gigawatts and tons of refrigeration are both units used to measure power. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Gigawatt?
A gigawatt is a unit of power equal to 1,000,000,000 watts (W), the base unit for power. Equal to 1,000,000,000 Watts (1,000 MW). [1]
The gigawatt is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of power. Gigawatts can be abbreviated as GW; for example, 1 gigawatt can be written as 1 GW.
In the metric system, "giga" is the standard SI prefix for billions, or 10⁹. This makes the gigawatt (GW) a convenient decimal multiple of the watt (W).
In practice, gigawatts (GW) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level power specifications within International System of Units (SI) workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Ton of Refrigeration?
A ton of refrigeration is a unit of power equal to 3,516.8528421 watts (W), the base unit for power. HVAC cooling capacity equal to 12,000 BTU/hr or 3.51685 kW. [2]
The ton of refrigeration is classified as a US customary unit of power. Tons of Refrigeration can be abbreviated as TR; for example, 1 ton of refrigeration can be written as 1 TR.
When working with tons of refrigeration (TR) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, tons of refrigeration (TR) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level power specifications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting power between gigawatts (GW) and tons of refrigeration (TR), keep full floating-point precision (1 GW = 284,345.136094 TR; 1 TR = 0.000003517 GW) during intermediate calculations and round only the final ton of refrigeration figure to match your instrument tolerance.
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References
- [1]NIST SP 811 StandardNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Power & Radiant Flux))·Power Metrology Standard — Gigawatts (GW) to Tons of Refrigeration (TR)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Watt (W))·Unit Specifications: Gigawatt (GW) & Ton of Refrigeration (TR) (TR)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (GW to TR)