Tons of Refrigeration to Microwatts Converter
Enter the power in tons of refrigeration below to convert it to microwatts.
Convert Tons of Refrigeration to Microwatts
Enter a value in tons of refrigeration (TR) to convert to microwatts (µW).
Ton of Refrigeration to Microwatt Conversion Table
Table showing various ton of refrigeration measurements converted to microwatts. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Tons of Refrigeration (TR) | Microwatts (µW) |
|---|---|
| 0.0000001 TR | 351.6852842 µW |
| 0.0000002 TR | 703.3705684 µW |
| 0.0000003 TR | 1,055.0558526 µW |
| 0.0000004 TR | 1,406.7411368 µW |
| 0.0000005 TR | 1,758.426421 µW |
| 0.0000006 TR | 2,110.1117052 µW |
| 0.0000007 TR | 2,461.7969894 µW |
| 0.0000008 TR | 2,813.4822737 µW |
| 0.0000009 TR | 3,165.1675579 µW |
| 0.00000001 TR | 35.1685284 µW |
How to Convert Tons of Refrigeration to Microwatts
To convert tons of refrigeration to microwatts, multiply the power by the following conversion ratio: 3,516,852,842.0667 microwatts/ton of refrigeration.
Since one ton of refrigeration is equal to 3,516,852,842.0667 microwatts, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The power in microwatts is equal to the power in tons of refrigeration multiplied by 3,516,852,842.0667.
For example, here's how to convert 5 tons of refrigeration to microwatts using the formula above.
How Many Microwatts Are in a Ton of Refrigeration?
There are 3,516,852,842.0667 microwatts in a ton of refrigeration, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our ton of refrigeration to microwatt calculator automatically converts your power measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Tons of Refrigeration and microwatts 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 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. [2]
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.
When converting power between tons of refrigeration (TR) and microwatts (µW), keep full floating-point precision (1 TR = 3,516,852,842.0667 µW; 1 µW = 2.843451e-10 TR) during intermediate calculations and round only the final microwatt figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Ton of Refrigeration & Microwatt Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our microwatts to tons of refrigeration calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting microwatts to tons of refrigeration, converting tons of refrigeration to btu/hr, or converting watts to horsepower (hp).
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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 Microwatts (µW)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Watt (W))·Unit Specifications: Ton of Refrigeration (TR) (TR) & Microwatt (µW)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (TR to µW)