BTU per hour to Tons of refrigeration
Convert BTU per hour to Tons of refrigeration instantly. Free online power unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
TR = BTU/h × 8.333333333e-5
BTU/h = TR × 12000
Conversion table
| 1 BTU/h | 8.33333e-5 TR |
| 5 BTU/h | 0.000416667 TR |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.000833333 TR |
| 20 BTU/h | 0.00166667 TR |
| 50 BTU/h | 0.00416667 TR |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.00833333 TR |
| 500 BTU/h | 0.0416667 TR |
| 1000 BTU/h | 0.0833333 TR |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the btu per hour (BTU/h). BTU per hour measures power as British thermal units transferred each hour, common for heating and cooling equipment.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the ton of refrigeration (TR). A ton of refrigeration is the cooling power needed to freeze one short ton of ice in 24 hours, equal to 12,000 BTU per hour.
How do I convert btu per hour to tons of refrigeration?
Multiply the btu per hour value by 8.333333333e-5 to get ton of refrigeration. For example, 1000 BTU/h × 8.333333333e-5 = 0.0833333 TR.
Is the btu per hour to tons of refrigeration conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by fixed numeric relationships to the watt, so the conversion factor used here, 8.333333333e-5, is exact.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It is used when comparing power ratings expressed in btu per hour against equipment, engines, or specifications rated in tons of refrigeration.
Can I convert tons of refrigeration back to btu per hour?
Yes. Multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 12000 to get btu per hour.
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About this conversion
This page converts btu per hour (BTU/h) into tons of refrigeration (TR), two units used to describe power, the rate at which energy is transferred or work is done.
BTU per hour measures power as British thermal units transferred each hour, common for heating and cooling equipment.
A ton of refrigeration is the cooling power needed to freeze one short ton of ice in 24 hours, equal to 12,000 BTU per hour.
The formula is TR = BTU/h × 8.333333333e-5, derived from each unit's fixed relationship to the watt, the SI unit of power.
Because both units are defined by exact numeric relationships to the watt, this conversion is exact rather than approximate.