Convert Ton of Refrigeration to Foot-pound per Second
Convert tons of refrigeration to foot-pounds per second by entering a value below.
How to Convert Tons of Refrigeration to Foot-pounds per Second
The ton of refrigeration and foot-pound per second are both units of power. 1 ton of refrigeration equals 2593.8975099 foot-pounds per second. This means to convert tons of refrigeration to foot-pounds per second, you multiply by 2593.8975099.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 TR to foot-pounds per second:
We need to convert tons of refrigeration to foot-pounds per second
Since 1 TR = 2593.8975099 ft·lb/s, multiply by 2593.8975099
5 × 2593.8975099 = 12969.48755
5 TR = 12969.48755 ft·lb/s
Ton of Refrigeration to Foot-pound per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common ton of refrigeration to foot-pound per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Tons of Refrigeration (TR) | Foot-pounds per Second (ft·lb/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 TR | 259.38975099 ft·lb/s |
| 0.5 TR | 1296.948755 ft·lb/s |
| 1 TR | 2593.8975099 ft·lb/s |
| 2 TR | 5187.7950198 ft·lb/s |
| 5 TR | 12969.48755 ft·lb/s |
| 10 TR | 25938.975099 ft·lb/s |
| 25 TR | 64847.437748 ft·lb/s |
| 50 TR | 129694.8755 ft·lb/s |
| 100 TR | 259389.75099 ft·lb/s |
About These 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert tons of refrigeration to foot-pounds per second?
To convert tons of refrigeration to foot-pounds per second, multiply the value by 2593.8975099. For example, 10 TR = 25938.975099 ft·lb/s.
How many foot-pounds per second are in 1 ton of refrigeration?
1 ton of refrigeration equals 2593.8975099 foot-pounds per second.
What is the formula for tons of refrigeration to foot-pounds per second?
The formula is: ft·lb/s = TR × 2593.8975099.