Tons of refrigeration to BTU per hour
Convert Tons of refrigeration to BTU per hour instantly. Free online power unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
BTU/h = TR × 12000
TR = BTU/h × 8.333333333e-5
Conversion table
| 1 TR | 12000 BTU/h |
| 5 TR | 60000 BTU/h |
| 10 TR | 120000 BTU/h |
| 20 TR | 240000 BTU/h |
| 50 TR | 600000 BTU/h |
| 100 TR | 1200000 BTU/h |
| 500 TR | 6000000 BTU/h |
| 1000 TR | 12000000 BTU/h |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source 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.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination 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.
How do I convert tons of refrigeration to btu per hour?
Multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 12000 to get btu per hour. For example, 1 TR × 12000 = 12000 BTU/h.
Is the tons of refrigeration to btu per hour conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by fixed numeric relationships to the watt, so the conversion factor used here, 12000, is exact.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It is used when comparing power ratings expressed in tons of refrigeration against equipment, engines, or specifications rated in btu per hour.
Can I convert btu per hour back to tons of refrigeration?
Yes. Multiply the btu per hour value by 8.333333333e-5 to get ton of refrigeration.
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About this conversion
This page converts tons of refrigeration (TR) into btu per hour (BTU/h), two units used to describe power, the rate at which energy is transferred or work is done.
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.
BTU per hour measures power as British thermal units transferred each hour, common for heating and cooling equipment.
The formula is BTU/h = TR × 12000, 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.