Milliwatt is 0.001 watt units.
Milliwatts to Ton of refrigerations Converter — mW to TR
Convert Milliwatt (mW) to Ton of refrigeration (TR) using the exact conversion factor (1 milliwatt = 2.843451e-7 ton of refrigeration). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Milliwatts 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 0.001 / 3516.852842.
Power units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Milliwatts to Ton of refrigerations
Milliwatt 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: Milliwatt is 0.001 watt units, and cooling power equal to 12,000 BTU/h.
Formula
ton of refrigerations = milliwatts × 2.843451e-7
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 milliwatt equals 0.001 base units, and 1 ton of refrigeration equals 3516.85284207 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct milliwatt-to-ton of refrigeration factor of 2.843451e-7.
Simple example
1 mW × 2.843451e-7 = 2.843451e-7 TR
1 milliwatt = 2.843451e-7 ton of refrigerations.
Real-world example
100 mW × 2.843451e-7 = 0.0000284345 TR
100 milliwatts = 0.0000284345 ton of refrigerations.
Conversion table
| Milliwatt (mW) | Ton of refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 1 mW | 2.843451e-7 TR |
| 10 mW | 0.0000028435 TR |
| 50 mW | 0.0000142173 TR |
| 100 mW | 0.0000284345 TR |
| 500 mW | 0.0001421726 TR |
| 1,000 mW | 0.0002843451 TR |
Reverse conversion: Ton of refrigeration to Milliwatt
2.843451e-7 TR × 3516852.842 = 0.9999998731 mW
2.843451e-7 ton of refrigerations = 0.9999998731 milliwatts.
milliwatts = ton of refrigerations × 3516852.84207
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Ton of refrigeration to Milliwatt.
Understanding the Milliwatt (mW)
Milliwatt is 0.001 watt units.
Understanding the Ton of refrigeration (TR)
Cooling power equal to 12,000 BTU/h.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many ton of refrigerations are in 1 milliwatt?
1 milliwatt equals 2.843451e-7 ton of refrigerations, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert milliwatt to ton of refrigeration?
Multiply the milliwatt value by 2.843451e-7. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ton of refrigeration back to milliwatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ton of refrigeration equals 3,516,852.842 milliwatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a milliwatt?
Milliwatt (mW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a ton of refrigeration?
Ton of refrigeration (TR) is a unit of engineering.
Is the milliwatt to ton of refrigeration conversion exact?
Yes. Both milliwatt and ton of refrigeration are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.843451e-7 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.