Tons of Refrigeration to Kilowatts Converter
Enter the power in tons of refrigeration below to convert it to kilowatts.
Convert Tons of Refrigeration to Kilowatts
Enter a value in tons of refrigeration (TR) to convert to kilowatts (kW).
Ton of Refrigeration to Kilowatt Conversion Table
Table showing various ton of refrigeration measurements converted to kilowatts. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Tons of Refrigeration (TR) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 TR | 3.5168528 kW |
| 2 TR | 7.0337057 kW |
| 2.5 TR | 8.7921321 kW |
| 5 TR | 17.5842642 kW |
| 10 TR | 35.1685284 kW |
| 15 TR | 52.7527926 kW |
| 20 TR | 70.3370568 kW |
| 25 TR | 87.9213211 kW |
| 30 TR | 105.5055853 kW |
| 50 TR | 175.8426421 kW |
How to Convert Tons of Refrigeration to Kilowatts
To convert tons of refrigeration to kilowatts, multiply the power by the following conversion ratio: 3.5168528 kilowatts/ton of refrigeration.
Since one ton of refrigeration is equal to 3.5168528 kilowatts, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The power in kilowatts is equal to the power in tons of refrigeration multiplied by 3.5168528.
For example, here's how to convert 5 tons of refrigeration to kilowatts using the formula above.
How Many Kilowatts Are in a Ton of Refrigeration?
There are 3.5168528 kilowatts in a ton of refrigeration, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our ton of refrigeration to kilowatt calculator automatically converts your power measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Tons of Refrigeration and kilowatts are both units used to measure power. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
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. [1]
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.
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). [2]
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.
When converting power between tons of refrigeration (TR) and kilowatts (kW), keep full floating-point precision (1 TR = 3.5168528 kW; 1 kW = 0.2843451 TR) during intermediate calculations and round only the final kilowatt 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 — Tons of Refrigeration (TR) to Kilowatts (kW)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Watt (W))·Unit Specifications: Ton of Refrigeration (TR) (TR) & Kilowatt (kW)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (TR to kW)