Hectowatt is 100 watt units.
Hectowatts to Ton of refrigerations Converter — hW to TR
Convert Hectowatt (hW) to Ton of refrigeration (TR) using the exact conversion factor (1 hectowatt = 0.0284345136 ton of refrigeration). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Hectowatts 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 100 / 3516.852842.
Power units are compatible.
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About Converting Hectowatts to Ton of refrigerations
Hectowatt 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: Hectowatt is 100 watt units, and cooling power equal to 12,000 BTU/h.
Formula
ton of refrigerations = hectowatts × 0.0284345136094
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 hectowatt equals 100 base units, and 1 ton of refrigeration equals 3516.85284207 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct hectowatt-to-ton of refrigeration factor of 0.0284345136094.
Simple example
1 hW × 0.02843451361 = 0.0284345136 TR
1 hectowatt = 0.0284345136 ton of refrigerations.
Real-world example
100 hW × 0.02843451361 = 2.843451361 TR
100 hectowatts = 2.843451361 ton of refrigerations.
Conversion table
| Hectowatt (hW) | Ton of refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 1 hW | 0.0284345136 TR |
| 10 hW | 0.2843451361 TR |
| 50 hW | 1.42172568 TR |
| 100 hW | 2.843451361 TR |
| 500 hW | 14.2172568 TR |
| 1,000 hW | 28.43451361 TR |
Reverse conversion: Ton of refrigeration to Hectowatt
0.0284345136 TR × 35.16852842 = 0.9999999997 hW
0.0284345136 ton of refrigerations = 0.9999999997 hectowatts.
hectowatts = ton of refrigerations × 35.1685284207
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Ton of refrigeration to Hectowatt.
Understanding the Hectowatt (hW)
Hectowatt is 100 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 hectowatt?
1 hectowatt equals 0.0284345136 ton of refrigerations, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert hectowatt to ton of refrigeration?
Multiply the hectowatt value by 0.02843451361. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ton of refrigeration back to hectowatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ton of refrigeration equals 35.16852842 hectowatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a hectowatt?
Hectowatt (hW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a ton of refrigeration?
Ton of refrigeration (TR) is a unit of engineering.
Is the hectowatt to ton of refrigeration conversion exact?
Yes. Both hectowatt and ton of refrigeration are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.02843451361 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.