How Many kW Is 1 Ton of Refrigeration?

Answer
3.51685 kW = 1 TR

A ton of refrigeration is the heat needed to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours: 12,000 BTU/h, or 3.51685 kW. A 3-ton home AC moves 10.551 kW of heat.

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    Tons of refrigeration to kW table

    TRkWBTU/h
    0.5 TR1.75846,000
    1 TR3.516912,000
    1.5 TR5.275318,000
    2 TR7.033724,000
    3 TR10.55136,000
    5 TR17.58460,000
    10 TR35.169120,000
    20 TR70.337240,000
    50 TR175.84600,000
    100 TR351.691,200,000

    1 TR = 12,000 BTU/h = 3.5168528 kW. Chiller efficiency is often quoted in kW/TR (electrical kW per ton).

    Frequently asked questions

    How many tons is 1 kW of cooling?

    1 kW = 0.284345 TR.

    How many BTU is 1 ton?

    1 ton = 12,000 BTU/h.

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