Tons of refrigeration to Metric horsepower
Convert Tons of refrigeration to Metric horsepower instantly. Free online power unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
PS = TR × 4.781589149
TR = PS × 0.2091354922
Conversion table
| 1 TR | 4.78159 PS |
| 5 TR | 23.9079 PS |
| 10 TR | 47.8159 PS |
| 20 TR | 95.6318 PS |
| 50 TR | 239.079 PS |
| 100 TR | 478.159 PS |
| 500 TR | 2390.79 PS |
| 1000 TR | 4781.59 PS |
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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 metric horsepower (PS). Metric horsepower (PS, Pferdestarke) is defined as exactly 735.49875 watts and is common in European vehicle ratings.
How do I convert tons of refrigeration to metric horsepower?
Multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 4.781589149 to get metric horsepower. For example, 1 TR × 4.781589149 = 4.78159 PS.
Is the tons of refrigeration to metric horsepower conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by fixed numeric relationships to the watt, so the conversion factor used here, 4.781589149, 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 metric horsepower.
Can I convert metric horsepower back to tons of refrigeration?
Yes. Multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.2091354922 to get ton of refrigeration.
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About this conversion
This page converts tons of refrigeration (TR) into metric horsepower (PS), 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.
Metric horsepower (PS, Pferdestarke) is defined as exactly 735.49875 watts and is common in European vehicle ratings.
The formula is PS = TR × 4.781589149, 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.