Convert BTU/h to tons of refrigeration

Input the number of btu per hour you want to convert to tons of refrigeration.

1 BTU/h (btu per hour) = 8.3333334281e-5 TR (tons of refrigeration)

How to Convert BTU per Hour to Tons of Refrigeration

The btu per hour and ton of refrigeration are both units of power. 1 ton of refrigeration equals 11999.999864 btu per hour. This means to convert btu per hour to tons of refrigeration, you divide by 11999.999864.

Formula

tons of refrigeration = btu per hour ÷ 11999.999864

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 BTU/h to tons of refrigeration:

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Convert 5 BTU/h to tons of refrigeration

We need to convert btu per hour to tons of refrigeration

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Apply the formula

Since 1 TR = 11999.999864 BTU/h, divide by 11999.999864

5 ÷ 11999.999864 = 0.0004166667

Answer

5 BTU/h = 0.0004166667 TR

BTU per Hour to Ton of Refrigeration Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common btu per hour to ton of refrigeration conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

BTU per Hour (BTU/h) Tons of Refrigeration (TR)
0.1 BTU/h 8.3333334281e-6 TR
0.5 BTU/h 4.1666667141e-5 TR
1 BTU/h 8.3333334281e-5 TR
2 BTU/h 0.0001666667 TR
5 BTU/h 0.0004166667 TR
10 BTU/h 0.0008333333 TR
25 BTU/h 0.0020833334 TR
50 BTU/h 0.0041666667 TR
100 BTU/h 0.0083333334 TR

About These Units

BTU per Hour (BTU/h)

BTU per hour (BTU/h or BTUH) measures heating and cooling capacity. Air conditioners are rated in BTU/h (window unit: 5,000-12,000 BTU/h, central AC: 24,000-60,000 BTU/h). Furnaces range from 40,000-200,000 BTU/h. One BTU/h equals 0.293 watts.

Ton of Refrigeration (TR)

A ton of refrigeration (TR or RT) equals 12,000 BTU/h or 3.517 kW—the cooling power of melting one ton of ice in 24 hours. Tons rate commercial air conditioning systems, chillers, and industrial cooling. Home central AC is typically 2-5 tons.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert btu per hour to tons of refrigeration?

To convert btu per hour to tons of refrigeration, divide the value by 11999.999864. For example, 10 BTU/h = 0.0008333333 TR.

How many tons of refrigeration are in 1 btu per hour?

1 btu per hour equals 8.3333334281e-5 tons of refrigeration.

What is the formula for btu per hour to tons of refrigeration?

The formula is: TR = BTU/h ÷ 11999.999864.