Tons of Refrigeration to Kilowatts Converter

1 TR = 3.516853 kW. Type any value below for the exact kilowatts figure.

TR
3.516853kW

1 TR = 3.516853 kW

Conversion summary

1 TR = 3.516853 kW

Formula
Kilowatt = Ton of Refrigeration × 3.516853
Category
Power
Units
TR → kW

1 TR in other units

Values update with the converter above. Select a row to open that conversion's detailed page.

  • Watt3,516.853 W
  • Kilowatt3.516853 kW
  • Megawatt0.003516853 MW
  • Metric Horsepower4.781589 hp
  • Mechanical Horsepower4.716178 HP
  • BTU per hour12,000 BTU/h

How do you convert tons of refrigeration to kilowatts?

To convert tons of refrigeration to kilowatts, multiply the number of tons of refrigeration by 3.516853. 1 TR = 3.51685 kW.

Conversion formula

Kilowatt = Ton of Refrigeration × 3.516853

Tons of Refrigeration to kilowatts conversion table

Tons of Refrigeration (TR)Kilowatts (kW)
0.5 TR1.75843 kW
1 TR3.51685 kW
1.5 TR5.27528 kW
2 TR7.03371 kW
3 TR10.5506 kW
5 TR17.5843 kW
10 TR35.1685 kW

What is Ton of Refrigeration?

Ton of Refrigeration is a unit used in power conversions and practical measurement work.

Short history of Ton of Refrigeration

The ton of refrigeration is based on the heat absorbed when one short ton of ice melts in 24 hours, about 3.517 kW. It is still used to rate air-conditioning systems in the United States and Asia.

Open the Ton of Refrigeration unit guide

What is Kilowatt?

The kilowatt is a power unit equal to 1,000 watts. It is widely used for equipment and system capacity.

Short history of Kilowatt

The kilowatt became common because many practical machine and utility ratings are easier to read in thousands of watts.

Open the Kilowatt unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Ton of Refrigeration in Kilowatt?

1 TR = 3.516853 kW.

How do you convert Ton of Refrigeration to Kilowatt?

To convert tons of refrigeration to kilowatts, multiply the number of tons of refrigeration by 3.516853. 1 TR = 3.51685 kW.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilowatts are in 1 ton of refrigeration?

1 TR = 3.51685 kW.

How do you convert tons of refrigeration to kilowatts?

To convert tons of refrigeration to kilowatts, multiply the number of tons of refrigeration by 3.516853. 1 TR = 3.51685 kW.

How many tons of refrigeration are in 1 kilowatt?

1 kW = 0.284345 TR.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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