Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Centiwatts to Ton of refrigerations Converter — cW to TR
Convert Centiwatt (cW) to Ton of refrigeration (TR) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiwatt = 0.0000028435 ton of refrigeration). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiwatts to Ton of refrigerations converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Cooling power equal to 12,000 BTU/h.
Result = input x 0.01 / 3516.852842.
Power units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Centiwatts to Ton of refrigerations
Centiwatt and Ton of refrigeration both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units, and cooling power equal to 12,000 BTU/h.
Formula
ton of refrigerations = centiwatts × 0.00000284345136094
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiwatt equals 0.01 base units, and 1 ton of refrigeration equals 3516.85284207 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiwatt-to-ton of refrigeration factor of 0.00000284345136094.
Simple example
1 cW × 0.000002843451361 = 0.0000028435 TR
1 centiwatt = 0.0000028435 ton of refrigerations.
Real-world example
100 cW × 0.000002843451361 = 0.0002843451 TR
100 centiwatts = 0.0002843451 ton of refrigerations.
Conversion table
| Centiwatt (cW) | Ton of refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 1 cW | 0.0000028435 TR |
| 10 cW | 0.0000284345 TR |
| 50 cW | 0.0001421726 TR |
| 100 cW | 0.0002843451 TR |
| 500 cW | 0.0014217257 TR |
| 1,000 cW | 0.0028434514 TR |
Reverse conversion: Ton of refrigeration to Centiwatt
0.0000028435 TR × 351685.2842 = 1.000017106 cW
0.0000028435 ton of refrigerations = 1.000017106 centiwatts.
centiwatts = ton of refrigerations × 351685.284207
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Ton of refrigeration to Centiwatt.
Understanding the Centiwatt (cW)
Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Understanding the Ton of refrigeration (TR)
Cooling power equal to 12,000 BTU/h.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ton of refrigerations are in 1 centiwatt?
1 centiwatt equals 0.0000028435 ton of refrigerations, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiwatt to ton of refrigeration?
Multiply the centiwatt value by 0.000002843451361. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ton of refrigeration back to centiwatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ton of refrigeration equals 351,685.2842 centiwatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centiwatt?
Centiwatt (cW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a ton of refrigeration?
Ton of refrigeration (TR) is a unit of engineering.
Is the centiwatt to ton of refrigeration conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiwatt and ton of refrigeration are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.000002843451361 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.