Microwatts to Tons of Refrigeration Converter
Enter the power in microwatts below to convert it to tons of refrigeration.
Convert Microwatts to Tons of Refrigeration
Enter a value in microwatts (µW) to convert to tons of refrigeration (TR).
Microwatt to Ton of Refrigeration Conversion Table
Table showing various microwatt measurements converted to tons of refrigeration. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Microwatts (µW) | Tons of Refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 1 µW | 2.843451e-10 TR |
| 10 µW | 2.843451e-9 TR |
| 100 µW | 0.000000028 TR |
| 1,000 µW | 0.000000284 TR |
| 10,000 µW | 0.000002843 TR |
| 100,000 µW | 0.000028435 TR |
| 1,000,000 µW | 0.000284345 TR |
| 5,000,000 µW | 0.0014217 TR |
| 10,000,000 µW | 0.0028435 TR |
| 25,400,000 µW | 0.0072224 TR |
How to Convert Microwatts to Tons of Refrigeration
To convert microwatts to tons of refrigeration, multiply the power by the following conversion ratio: 2.843451e-10 tons of refrigeration/microwatt.
Since one microwatt is equal to 2.843451e-10 tons of refrigeration, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The power in tons of refrigeration is equal to the power in microwatts multiplied by 2.843451e-10.
For example, here's how to convert 5 microwatts to tons of refrigeration using the formula above.
How Many Tons of Refrigeration Are in a Microwatt?
There are 2.843451e-10 tons of refrigeration in a microwatt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our microwatt to ton of refrigeration calculator automatically converts your power measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Microwatts and tons of refrigeration are both units used to measure power. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Microwatt?
A microwatt is a unit of power equal to 1/1,000,000 of a watt (0.000001 W). One-millionth of a Watt. [1]
The microwatt is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of power. Microwatts can be abbreviated as µW; for example, 1 microwatt can be written as 1 µW.
In the metric system, "micro" is the standard SI prefix for millionths, or 10⁻⁶. This makes the microwatt (µW) a convenient decimal multiple of the watt (W).
In practice, microwatts (µW) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale power measurements 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 microwatts (µW) and tons of refrigeration (TR), keep full floating-point precision (1 µW = 2.843451e-10 TR; 1 TR = 3,516,852,842.0667 µW) during intermediate calculations and round only the final ton of refrigeration figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Microwatt & Ton of Refrigeration Conversions
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References
- [1]NIST SP 811 StandardNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Power & Radiant Flux))·Power Metrology Standard — Microwatts (µW) to Tons of Refrigeration (TR)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Watt (W))·Unit Specifications: Microwatt (µW) & Ton of Refrigeration (TR) (TR)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (µW to TR)