BTU per hour to Ton of refrigeration
Convert BTU per hour to Ton of refrigeration instantly. Free online engineering unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
TR = BTU/h × 8.33333e-05
BTU/h = TR × 12000
Conversion table
| 1 BTU/h | 8.33333e-05 TR |
| 5 BTU/h | 0.000416667 TR |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.000833333 TR |
| 20 BTU/h | 0.00166667 TR |
| 50 BTU/h | 0.00416667 TR |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.00833333 TR |
| 500 BTU/h | 0.0416667 TR |
| 1000 BTU/h | 0.0833333 TR |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the BTU per hour (BTU/h). Power rate using BTU per hour.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the Ton of refrigeration (TR). Cooling power equal to 12,000 BTU/h.
How do I convert BTU per hour to Ton of refrigeration?
Multiply the BTU per hour value by 8.33333e-05. For example, 10 BTU/h × 8.33333e-05 = 0.000833333 TR.
Is the BTU per hour to Ton of refrigeration conversion exact?
Yes. Both units belong to the same engineering measurement family (power), so the ratio between them is a fixed, defined value rather than a measured approximation.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used whenever a value expressed in BTU per hour needs to be compared with, or reported in, Ton of refrigeration, such as in engineering, scientific, or industrial calculations.
Can I convert Ton of refrigeration back to BTU per hour?
Yes. Multiply the Ton of refrigeration value by 12000 to get BTU per hour.
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About this conversion
This page converts BTU per hour (BTU/h) to Ton of refrigeration (TR) within the engineering converter.
Power rate using BTU per hour. Cooling power equal to 12,000 BTU/h.
The formula is TR = BTU/h × 8.33333e-05, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the power base unit.
The conversion is exact, since it relies on a fixed numerical ratio between the two units rather than a measured or approximate value.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common BTU per hour values already converted to Ton of refrigeration.