Convert Ton of Refrigeration to Foot-pound per Second

Convert tons of refrigeration to foot-pounds per second by entering a value below.

1 TR (tons of refrigeration) = 2593.8975099 ft·lb/s (foot-pounds per second)

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

foot-pounds per second = tons of refrigeration × 2593.8975099

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 TR to foot-pounds per second:

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Convert 5 TR to foot-pounds per second

We need to convert tons of refrigeration to foot-pounds per second

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Apply the formula

Since 1 TR = 2593.8975099 ft·lb/s, multiply by 2593.8975099

5 × 2593.8975099 = 12969.48755

Answer

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.