Deciwatt is 0.1 watt units.
Deciwatts to Ton of refrigerations Converter — dW to TR
Convert Deciwatt (dW) to Ton of refrigeration (TR) using the exact conversion factor (1 deciwatt = 0.0000284345 ton of refrigeration). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Deciwatts 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 0.1 / 3516.852842.
Power units are compatible.
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About Converting Deciwatts to Ton of refrigerations
Deciwatt 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: Deciwatt is 0.1 watt units, and cooling power equal to 12,000 BTU/h.
Formula
ton of refrigerations = deciwatts × 0.0000284345136094
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 deciwatt equals 0.1 base units, and 1 ton of refrigeration equals 3516.85284207 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct deciwatt-to-ton of refrigeration factor of 0.0000284345136094.
Simple example
1 dW × 0.00002843451361 = 0.0000284345 TR
1 deciwatt = 0.0000284345 ton of refrigerations.
Real-world example
100 dW × 0.00002843451361 = 0.0028434514 TR
100 deciwatts = 0.0028434514 ton of refrigerations.
Conversion table
| Deciwatt (dW) | Ton of refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 1 dW | 0.0000284345 TR |
| 10 dW | 0.0002843451 TR |
| 50 dW | 0.0014217257 TR |
| 100 dW | 0.0028434514 TR |
| 500 dW | 0.0142172568 TR |
| 1,000 dW | 0.0284345136 TR |
Reverse conversion: Ton of refrigeration to Deciwatt
0.0000284345 TR × 35168.52842 = 0.9999995214 dW
0.0000284345 ton of refrigerations = 0.9999995214 deciwatts.
deciwatts = ton of refrigerations × 35168.5284207
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Ton of refrigeration to Deciwatt.
Understanding the Deciwatt (dW)
Deciwatt is 0.1 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 deciwatt?
1 deciwatt equals 0.0000284345 ton of refrigerations, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert deciwatt to ton of refrigeration?
Multiply the deciwatt value by 0.00002843451361. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ton of refrigeration back to deciwatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ton of refrigeration equals 35,168.52842 deciwatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a deciwatt?
Deciwatt (dW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a ton of refrigeration?
Ton of refrigeration (TR) is a unit of engineering.
Is the deciwatt to ton of refrigeration conversion exact?
Yes. Both deciwatt and ton of refrigeration are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.00002843451361 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.