Refrigeration Tonnage (TR ↔ kW)
1 ton of refrigeration = 3.5169 kW. Handy converter when spec sheets mix US and SI.
Cooling duty
50.00kW
Refrigeration tons
14.217TR
Duty
170,607Btu/h
Formula, assumptions, and limits
One ton of refrigeration equals the heat removal required to freeze 1 short ton of water in 24 hours. Still the default unit in US-sourced chillers and provision-room specs.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ton of refrigeration | kW | 3.5169 | |
| British thermal unit per hour | kW | 0.000293 |