Foot-pounds per second to Tons of refrigeration
Convert Foot-pounds per second to Tons of refrigeration instantly. Free online power unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
TR = ft-lb/s × 0.000385520239
ft-lb/s = TR × 2593.897541
Conversion table
| 1 ft-lb/s | 0.00038552 TR |
| 5 ft-lb/s | 0.0019276 TR |
| 10 ft-lb/s | 0.0038552 TR |
| 20 ft-lb/s | 0.0077104 TR |
| 50 ft-lb/s | 0.019276 TR |
| 100 ft-lb/s | 0.038552 TR |
| 500 ft-lb/s | 0.19276 TR |
| 1000 ft-lb/s | 0.38552 TR |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s). Foot-pound per second is an imperial rate of mechanical work, equal to one foot-pound of work performed each second.
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 foot-pounds per second to tons of refrigeration?
Multiply the foot-pound per second value by 0.000385520239 to get ton of refrigeration. For example, 1000 ft-lb/s × 0.000385520239 = 0.38552 TR.
Is the foot-pounds per second to tons of refrigeration conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by fixed numeric relationships to the watt, so the conversion factor used here, 0.000385520239, is exact.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It is used when comparing power ratings expressed in foot-pounds per second against equipment, engines, or specifications rated in tons of refrigeration.
Can I convert tons of refrigeration back to foot-pounds per second?
Yes. Multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 2593.897541 to get foot-pound per second.
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About this conversion
This page converts foot-pounds per second (ft-lb/s) into tons of refrigeration (TR), two units used to describe power, the rate at which energy is transferred or work is done.
Foot-pound per second is an imperial rate of mechanical work, equal to one foot-pound of work performed each second.
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 = ft-lb/s × 0.000385520239, 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.