Gigawatt is 1000000000 watt units.
Gigawatts to Ton of refrigerations Converter — GW to TR
Convert Gigawatt (GW) to Ton of refrigeration (TR) using the exact conversion factor (1 gigawatt = 284,345.1361 ton of refrigeration). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Gigawatts 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 1e+9 / 3516.852842.
Power units are compatible.
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About Converting Gigawatts to Ton of refrigerations
Gigawatt 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: Gigawatt is 1000000000 watt units, and cooling power equal to 12,000 BTU/h.
Formula
ton of refrigerations = gigawatts × 284345.136094
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gigawatt equals 1000000000 base units, and 1 ton of refrigeration equals 3516.85284207 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gigawatt-to-ton of refrigeration factor of 284345.136094.
Simple example
1 GW × 284345.1361 = 284,345.1361 TR
1 gigawatt = 284,345.1361 ton of refrigerations.
Real-world example
100 GW × 284345.1361 = 28,434,513.61 TR
100 gigawatts = 28,434,513.61 ton of refrigerations.
Conversion table
| Gigawatt (GW) | Ton of refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 1 GW | 284,345.1361 TR |
| 10 GW | 2,843,451.361 TR |
| 50 GW | 14,217,256.8 TR |
| 100 GW | 28,434,513.61 TR |
| 500 GW | 142,172,568 TR |
| 1,000 GW | 284,345,136.1 TR |
Reverse conversion: Ton of refrigeration to Gigawatt
1 TR × 0.000003516852842 = 0.0000035169 GW
1 ton of refrigeration = 0.0000035169 gigawatts.
gigawatts = ton of refrigerations × 0.00000351685284207
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Ton of refrigeration to Gigawatt.
Understanding the Gigawatt (GW)
Gigawatt is 1000000000 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 gigawatt?
1 gigawatt equals 284,345.1361 ton of refrigerations, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gigawatt to ton of refrigeration?
Multiply the gigawatt value by 284345.1361. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ton of refrigeration back to gigawatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ton of refrigeration equals 0.0000035169 gigawatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gigawatt?
Gigawatt (GW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a ton of refrigeration?
Ton of refrigeration (TR) is a unit of engineering.
Is the gigawatt to ton of refrigeration conversion exact?
Yes. Both gigawatt and ton of refrigeration are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 284345.1361 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.