Convert Foot-pound per Second to Ton of Refrigeration
Convert foot-pounds per second to tons of refrigeration by entering a value below.
How to Convert Foot-pounds per Second to Tons of Refrigeration
The foot-pound per second and ton of refrigeration are both units of power. 1 ton of refrigeration equals 2593.8975099 foot-pounds per second. This means to convert foot-pounds per second to tons of refrigeration, you divide by 2593.8975099.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ft·lb/s to tons of refrigeration:
We need to convert foot-pounds per second to tons of refrigeration
Since 1 TR = 2593.8975099 ft·lb/s, divide by 2593.8975099
5 ÷ 2593.8975099 = 0.0019276012
5 ft·lb/s = 0.0019276012 TR
Foot-pound per Second to Ton of Refrigeration Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot-pound per second to ton of refrigeration conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Foot-pounds per Second (ft·lb/s) | Tons of Refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft·lb/s | 3.8552024364e-5 TR |
| 0.5 ft·lb/s | 0.0001927601 TR |
| 1 ft·lb/s | 0.0003855202 TR |
| 2 ft·lb/s | 0.0007710405 TR |
| 5 ft·lb/s | 0.0019276012 TR |
| 10 ft·lb/s | 0.0038552024 TR |
| 25 ft·lb/s | 0.0096380061 TR |
| 50 ft·lb/s | 0.0192760122 TR |
| 100 ft·lb/s | 0.0385520244 TR |
About These Units
Foot-pound per Second (ft·lb/s)
Foot-pounds per second (ft·lb/s) is an imperial power unit equal to 1.356 watts. Used in mechanical engineering and historical contexts. One mechanical horsepower equals exactly 550 foot-pounds per second. Relates torque and rotational speed in imperial units.
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 foot-pounds per second to tons of refrigeration?
To convert foot-pounds per second to tons of refrigeration, divide the value by 2593.8975099. For example, 10 ft·lb/s = 0.0038552024 TR.
How many tons of refrigeration are in 1 foot-pound per second?
1 foot-pound per second equals 0.0003855202 tons of refrigeration.
What is the formula for foot-pounds per second to tons of refrigeration?
The formula is: TR = ft·lb/s ÷ 2593.8975099.