Tons of Refrigeration to Megawatts Converter
Enter the power in tons of refrigeration below to convert it to megawatts.
Convert Tons of Refrigeration to Megawatts
Enter a value in tons of refrigeration (TR) to convert to megawatts (MW).
Ton of Refrigeration to Megawatt Conversion Table
Table showing various ton of refrigeration measurements converted to megawatts. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Tons of Refrigeration (TR) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 TR | 0.0035169 MW |
| 2 TR | 0.0070337 MW |
| 2.5 TR | 0.0087921 MW |
| 5 TR | 0.0175843 MW |
| 10 TR | 0.0351685 MW |
| 15 TR | 0.0527528 MW |
| 20 TR | 0.0703371 MW |
| 25 TR | 0.0879213 MW |
| 30 TR | 0.1055056 MW |
| 50 TR | 0.1758426 MW |
How to Convert Tons of Refrigeration to Megawatts
To convert tons of refrigeration to megawatts, multiply the power by the following conversion ratio: 0.0035169 megawatts/ton of refrigeration.
Since one ton of refrigeration is equal to 0.0035169 megawatts, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The power in megawatts is equal to the power in tons of refrigeration multiplied by 0.0035169.
For example, here's how to convert 5 tons of refrigeration to megawatts using the formula above.
How Many Megawatts Are in a Ton of Refrigeration?
There are 0.0035169 megawatts in a ton of refrigeration, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our ton of refrigeration to megawatt calculator automatically converts your power measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Tons of Refrigeration and megawatts 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 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). [2]
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.
When converting power between tons of refrigeration (TR) and megawatts (MW), keep full floating-point precision (1 TR = 0.0035169 MW; 1 MW = 284.3451361 TR) during intermediate calculations and round only the final megawatt figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Ton of Refrigeration & Megawatt 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 — Tons of Refrigeration (TR) to Megawatts (MW)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Watt (W))·Unit Specifications: Ton of Refrigeration (TR) (TR) & Megawatt (MW)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (TR to MW)