How do you convert terawatts to tons of refrigeration?

To convert terawatts (TW) to tons of refrigeration (TR), multiply the power in terawatts by 284,345,136.0939925 (tons of refrigeration = terawatts × 284,345,136.0939925).

What is 5 terawatts in tons of refrigeration?

5 terawatts (5 TW) is equal to 1.421726e+9 tons of refrigeration (1.421726e+9 TR).

Which is larger, 1 terawatt (TW) or 1 ton of refrigeration (tr) (TR)?

One terawatt (TW) is larger than one ton of refrigeration (tr) (TR). Specifically, 1 TW contains 284,345,136.0939925 TR, whereas 1 TR is 3.516853e-9 TW.

How do I convert back from tons of refrigeration (TR) to terawatts (TW)?

To reverse the calculation from TR to TW, multiply your ton of refrigeration (tr) value by the inverse factor 3.516853e-9 (or divide by 284,345,136.0939925). You can also click the Swap button in the tool above to flip directions in one click.

How many decimal places should I round TW to TR results to?

For everyday comparisons and quick estimates, rounding to 2 decimal places is usually sufficient (for example, 5 TW ≈ 1,421,725,680.47 TR). For engineering, laboratory, or machining specifications, select 4 or 6 decimals—or Scientific (10ⁿ) mode—in the calculator toolbar above.

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Reference:NIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Power & Radiant Flux))

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Terawatt to Ton of Refrigeration Conversion Table

Table showing various terawatt measurements converted to tons of refrigeration. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.

Terawatts (TW)	Tons of Refrigeration (TR)
0.0000001 TW	28.4345136 TR
0.0000002 TW	56.8690272 TR
0.0000003 TW	85.3035408 TR
0.0000004 TW	113.7380544 TR
0.0000005 TW	142.172568 TR
0.0000006 TW	170.6070817 TR
0.0000007 TW	199.0415953 TR
0.0000008 TW	227.4761089 TR
0.0000009 TW	255.9106225 TR
0.00000001 TW	2.8434514 TR

How to Convert Terawatts to Tons of Refrigeration

To convert terawatts to tons of refrigeration, multiply the power by the following conversion ratio: 284,345,136.0939925 tons of refrigeration/terawatt.

Since one terawatt is equal to 284,345,136.0939925 tons of refrigeration, you can use this simple formula to convert:

tons of refrigeration = terawatts × 284,345,136.0939925

The power in tons of refrigeration is equal to the power in terawatts multiplied by 284,345,136.0939925.

For example, here's how to convert 5 terawatts to tons of refrigeration using the formula above.

tons of refrigeration = (5 TW × 284,345,136.0939925) = 1,421,725,680.4699624 TR

How Many Tons of Refrigeration Are in a Terawatt?

There are 284,345,136.0939925 tons of refrigeration in a terawatt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 TW = 284,345,136.0939925 TR|1 TR = 3.516853e-9 TW

Our terawatt to ton of refrigeration calculator automatically converts your power measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.

Terawatts and tons of refrigeration are both units used to measure power. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.

What Is a Terawatt?

A terawatt is a unit of power equal to 1e+12 watts (W), the base unit for power. Equal to 10¹² Watts (1,000 GW). [1]

The terawatt is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of power. Terawatts can be abbreviated as TW; for example, 1 terawatt can be written as 1 TW.

In the metric system, "tera" is the standard SI prefix for trillions, or 10¹². This makes the terawatt (TW) a convenient decimal multiple of the watt (W).

In practice, terawatts (TW) 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.

Learn more about terawatts in our Power Converter.

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.

Learn more about tons of refrigeration in our Power Converter.

When converting power between terawatts (TW) and tons of refrigeration (TR), keep full floating-point precision (1 TW = 284,345,136.0939925 TR; 1 TR = 3.516853e-9 TW) during intermediate calculations and round only the final ton of refrigeration figure to match your instrument tolerance.

More Terawatt & Ton of Refrigeration Conversions

Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our tons of refrigeration to terawatts calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting tons of refrigeration to terawatts, converting btu/hr to tons of refrigeration, or converting watts to horsepower (hp).

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 284,345,136.0939925 tons of refrigeration (TR) in 1 terawatt (TW). Conversely, 1 ton of refrigeration (TR) is equal to 3.516853e-9 terawatts (TW).

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Direct Factor: 1 terawatt (TW) equals 284,345,136.0939925 tons of refrigeration (TR).
Inverse Factor: 1 ton of refrigeration (tr) (TR) equals 3.516853e-9 terawatts (TW).
Formula: tons of refrigeration = terawatts × 284,345,136.0939925.
Verified Precision: Anchored to official NIST SP 811 and ISO/IEC 80000 standards.

Units Comparison

Terawatt (TW)

Equal to 10¹² Watts (1,000 GW).

Ton of Refrigeration (TR) (TR)

HVAC cooling capacity equal to 12,000 BTU/hr or 3.51685 kW.

Watt (W)

Coherent SI unit of power equal to 1 Joule per second (1 J/s).

References

[1]NIST SP 811 · NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Power & Radiant Flux)
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[2]NIST CUU · Derived SI Unit: Watt (W)
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[3]BIPM · SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power
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References

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[1]
NIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Power & Radiant Flux))·Power Metrology Standard — Terawatts (TW) to Tons of Refrigeration (TR)
NIST SP 811 Standard
[2]
NIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Watt (W))·Unit Specifications: Terawatt (TW) & Ton of Refrigeration (TR) (TR)
NIST CUU Specification
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BIPM (SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (TW to TR)
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