Megawatt is 1000000 watt units.
Megawatts to Ton of refrigerations Converter — MW to TR
Convert Megawatt (MW) to Ton of refrigeration (TR) using the exact conversion factor (1 megawatt = 284.3451361 ton of refrigeration). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Megawatts 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+6 / 3516.852842.
Power units are compatible.
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About Converting Megawatts to Ton of refrigerations
Megawatt 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: Megawatt is 1000000 watt units, and cooling power equal to 12,000 BTU/h.
Formula
ton of refrigerations = megawatts × 284.345136094
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 megawatt equals 1000000 base units, and 1 ton of refrigeration equals 3516.85284207 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct megawatt-to-ton of refrigeration factor of 284.345136094.
Simple example
1 MW × 284.3451361 = 284.3451361 TR
1 megawatt = 284.3451361 ton of refrigerations.
Real-world example
100 MW × 284.3451361 = 28,434.51361 TR
100 megawatts = 28,434.51361 ton of refrigerations.
Conversion table
| Megawatt (MW) | Ton of refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 284.3451361 TR |
| 10 MW | 2,843.451361 TR |
| 50 MW | 14,217.2568 TR |
| 100 MW | 28,434.51361 TR |
| 500 MW | 142,172.568 TR |
| 1,000 MW | 284,345.1361 TR |
Reverse conversion: Ton of refrigeration to Megawatt
284.3451361 TR × 0.003516852842 = 1 MW
284.3451361 ton of refrigerations = 1 megawatts.
megawatts = ton of refrigerations × 0.00351685284207
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Ton of refrigeration to Megawatt.
Understanding the Megawatt (MW)
Megawatt is 1000000 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 megawatt?
1 megawatt equals 284.3451361 ton of refrigerations, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert megawatt to ton of refrigeration?
Multiply the megawatt value by 284.3451361. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ton of refrigeration back to megawatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ton of refrigeration equals 0.0035168528 megawatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a megawatt?
Megawatt (MW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a ton of refrigeration?
Ton of refrigeration (TR) is a unit of engineering.
Is the megawatt to ton of refrigeration conversion exact?
Yes. Both megawatt and ton of refrigeration are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 284.3451361 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.