Horsepower to Tons of Refrigeration Converter
Enter the power in horsepower below to convert it to tons of refrigeration.
Convert Horsepower (hp) to Tons of Refrigeration
Enter a value in horsepower (hp) (hp) to convert to tons of refrigeration (TR).
Horsepower to Ton of Refrigeration Conversion Table
Table showing various horsepower measurements converted to tons of refrigeration. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Horsepower (hp) (hp) | Tons of Refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.2120361 TR |
| 2 hp | 0.4240723 TR |
| 2.5 hp | 0.5300903 TR |
| 5 hp | 1.0601807 TR |
| 10 hp | 2.1203613 TR |
| 15 hp | 3.180542 TR |
| 20 hp | 4.2407226 TR |
| 25 hp | 5.3009033 TR |
| 30 hp | 6.3610839 TR |
| 50 hp | 10.6018066 TR |
How to Convert Horsepower to Tons of Refrigeration
To convert horsepower to tons of refrigeration, multiply the power by the following conversion ratio: 0.2120361 tons of refrigeration/horsepower.
Since one horsepower is equal to 0.2120361 tons of refrigeration, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The power in tons of refrigeration is equal to the power in horsepower multiplied by 0.2120361.
For example, here's how to convert 5 horsepower to tons of refrigeration using the formula above.
How Many Tons of Refrigeration Are in a Horsepower?
There are 0.2120361 tons of refrigeration in a horsepower, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our horsepower to ton of refrigeration calculator automatically converts your power measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Horsepower and tons of refrigeration are both units used to measure power. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Horsepower?
A horsepower is a unit of power equal to 745.6998716 watts (W), the base unit for power. Imperial mechanical horsepower (550 ft·lbf/s ≈ 745.7 W). [1]
The horsepower is classified as a US customary and imperial unit of power. Horsepower can be abbreviated as hp; for example, 1 horsepower can be written as 1 hp.
When working with horsepower (hp) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, horsepower (hp) are widely used across standard power applications within US customary and imperial 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 horsepower (hp) and tons of refrigeration (TR), keep full floating-point precision (1 hp = 0.2120361 TR; 1 TR = 4.7161773 hp) 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 — Horsepower (hp) (hp) to Tons of Refrigeration (TR)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Watt (W))·Unit Specifications: Horsepower (Mechanical) (hp) & Ton of Refrigeration (TR) (TR)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (hp to TR)