Decawatt is 10 watt units.
Decawatts to Ton of refrigerations Converter — daW to TR
Convert Decawatt (daW) to Ton of refrigeration (TR) using the exact conversion factor (1 decawatt = 0.0028434514 ton of refrigeration). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decawatts 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 10 / 3516.852842.
Power units are compatible.
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About Converting Decawatts to Ton of refrigerations
Decawatt 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: Decawatt is 10 watt units, and cooling power equal to 12,000 BTU/h.
Formula
ton of refrigerations = decawatts × 0.00284345136094
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decawatt equals 10 base units, and 1 ton of refrigeration equals 3516.85284207 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decawatt-to-ton of refrigeration factor of 0.00284345136094.
Simple example
1 daW × 0.002843451361 = 0.0028434514 TR
1 decawatt = 0.0028434514 ton of refrigerations.
Real-world example
100 daW × 0.002843451361 = 0.2843451361 TR
100 decawatts = 0.2843451361 ton of refrigerations.
Conversion table
| Decawatt (daW) | Ton of refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 1 daW | 0.0028434514 TR |
| 10 daW | 0.0284345136 TR |
| 50 daW | 0.142172568 TR |
| 100 daW | 0.2843451361 TR |
| 500 daW | 1.42172568 TR |
| 1,000 daW | 2.843451361 TR |
Reverse conversion: Ton of refrigeration to Decawatt
0.0028434514 TR × 351.6852842 = 1.000000014 daW
0.0028434514 ton of refrigerations = 1.000000014 decawatts.
decawatts = ton of refrigerations × 351.685284207
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Ton of refrigeration to Decawatt.
Understanding the Decawatt (daW)
Decawatt is 10 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 decawatt?
1 decawatt equals 0.0028434514 ton of refrigerations, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decawatt to ton of refrigeration?
Multiply the decawatt value by 0.002843451361. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ton of refrigeration back to decawatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ton of refrigeration equals 351.6852842 decawatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decawatt?
Decawatt (daW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a ton of refrigeration?
Ton of refrigeration (TR) is a unit of engineering.
Is the decawatt to ton of refrigeration conversion exact?
Yes. Both decawatt and ton of refrigeration are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.002843451361 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.