Kilowatts to Tons of Refrigeration Converter
Enter the power in kilowatts below to convert it to tons of refrigeration.
Convert Kilowatts to Tons of Refrigeration
Enter a value in kilowatts (kW) to convert to tons of refrigeration (TR).
Kilowatt to Ton of Refrigeration Conversion Table
Table showing various kilowatt measurements converted to tons of refrigeration. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Kilowatts (kW) | Tons of Refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.2843451 TR |
| 2 kW | 0.5686903 TR |
| 2.5 kW | 0.7108628 TR |
| 5 kW | 1.4217257 TR |
| 10 kW | 2.8434514 TR |
| 15 kW | 4.265177 TR |
| 20 kW | 5.6869027 TR |
| 25 kW | 7.1086284 TR |
| 30 kW | 8.5303541 TR |
| 50 kW | 14.2172568 TR |
How to Convert Kilowatts to Tons of Refrigeration
To convert kilowatts to tons of refrigeration, multiply the power by the following conversion ratio: 0.2843451 tons of refrigeration/kilowatt.
Since one kilowatt is equal to 0.2843451 tons of refrigeration, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The power in tons of refrigeration is equal to the power in kilowatts multiplied by 0.2843451.
For example, here's how to convert 5 kilowatts to tons of refrigeration using the formula above.
How Many Tons of Refrigeration Are in a Kilowatt?
There are 0.2843451 tons of refrigeration in a kilowatt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our kilowatt to ton of refrigeration calculator automatically converts your power measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Kilowatts and tons of refrigeration are both units used to measure power. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Kilowatt?
A kilowatt is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts (W), the base unit for power. Equal to 1,000 Watts (1 kJ/s). [1]
The kilowatt is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of power. Kilowatts can be abbreviated as kW; for example, 1 kilowatt can be written as 1 kW.
In the metric system, "kilo" is the standard SI prefix for thousands, or 10³. This makes the kilowatt (kW) a convenient decimal multiple of the watt (W).
In practice, kilowatts (kW) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level power specifications within SI metric 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 kilowatts (kW) and tons of refrigeration (TR), keep full floating-point precision (1 kW = 0.2843451 TR; 1 TR = 3.5168528 kW) 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 — Kilowatts (kW) to Tons of Refrigeration (TR)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Watt (W))·Unit Specifications: Kilowatt (kW) & Ton of Refrigeration (TR) (TR)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (kW to TR)