Megawatts to Tons of Refrigeration Converter
Enter the power in megawatts below to convert it to tons of refrigeration.
Convert Megawatts to Tons of Refrigeration
Enter a value in megawatts (MW) to convert to tons of refrigeration (TR).
Megawatt to Ton of Refrigeration Conversion Table
Table showing various megawatt measurements converted to tons of refrigeration. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Megawatts (MW) | Tons of Refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 284.3451361 TR |
| 2 MW | 568.6902722 TR |
| 2.5 MW | 710.8628402 TR |
| 5 MW | 1,421.7256805 TR |
| 10 MW | 2,843.4513609 TR |
| 15 MW | 4,265.1770414 TR |
| 20 MW | 5,686.9027219 TR |
| 25 MW | 7,108.6284023 TR |
| 30 MW | 8,530.3540828 TR |
| 50 MW | 14,217.2568047 TR |
How to Convert Megawatts to Tons of Refrigeration
To convert megawatts to tons of refrigeration, multiply the power by the following conversion ratio: 284.3451361 tons of refrigeration/megawatt.
Since one megawatt is equal to 284.3451361 tons of refrigeration, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The power in tons of refrigeration is equal to the power in megawatts multiplied by 284.3451361.
For example, here's how to convert 5 megawatts to tons of refrigeration using the formula above.
How Many Tons of Refrigeration Are in a Megawatt?
There are 284.3451361 tons of refrigeration in a megawatt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our megawatt to ton of refrigeration calculator automatically converts your power measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Megawatts and tons of refrigeration are both units used to measure power. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Megawatt?
A megawatt is a unit of power equal to 1,000,000 watts (W), the base unit for power. Equal to 1,000,000 Watts (1,000 kW). [1]
The megawatt is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of power. Megawatts can be abbreviated as MW; for example, 1 megawatt can be written as 1 MW.
In the metric system, "mega" is the standard SI prefix for millions, or 10⁶. This makes the megawatt (MW) a convenient decimal multiple of the watt (W).
In practice, megawatts (MW) 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 megawatts (MW) and tons of refrigeration (TR), keep full floating-point precision (1 MW = 284.3451361 TR; 1 TR = 0.0035169 MW) 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 — Megawatts (MW) to Tons of Refrigeration (TR)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Watt (W))·Unit Specifications: Megawatt (MW) & Ton of Refrigeration (TR) (TR)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (MW to TR)