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Result
1 Kilowatt = 0.28434537 Ton of Refrigeration
Convert between watts, horsepower, BTU, and other power units used in engineering and industry.
| Kilowatt (kW) | Ton of Refrigeration (tonref) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.28434537 tonref |
| 2 kW | 0.56869073 tonref |
| 5 kW | 1.42172683 tonref |
| 10 kW | 2.84345366 tonref |
| 25 kW | 7.10863415 tonref |
| 50 kW | 14.21726829 tonref |
| 100 kW | 28.43453659 tonref |
| 250 kW | 71.08634147 tonref |
| 500 kW | 142.17268294 tonref |
| 1000 kW | 284.34536588 tonref |
Formula
Ton of Refrigeration = Kilowatt × 0.28434537
Worked Example
Example: 5 Kilowatt = 5 × 0.28434537 = 1.42172683 Ton of Refrigeration
To convert Kilowatt to Ton of Refrigeration, multiply the Kilowatt value by 0.28434537. This factor is derived from the ratio between the two units.
A kilowatt is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts. It is commonly used for measuring the power output of engines, electric motors, heaters, and air conditioning systems. Household electricity consumption is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
History
The kilowatt is derived from the watt, named after James Watt. An average American household uses about 30 kWh of electricity per day. A typical electric vehicle charger operates at 7-19 kW (Level 2) or 50-350 kW (DC fast charging).
A ton of refrigeration is a unit of power used in the HVAC industry, equal to approximately 3,517 watts or 12,000 BTU/h. It represents the cooling capacity needed to melt one short ton (2,000 lb) of ice in 24 hours.
History
The ton of refrigeration originated in the ice-harvesting industry of the 19th century. Before mechanical refrigeration, cooling capacity was measured by how much ice could be produced or consumed. A typical home central AC system is rated at 2-5 tons.
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