Kilowatts to Tons of refrigeration (kW to TR)

Convert kilowatts to tons of refrigeration instantly. 1 kilowatt = 0.2843451361 tons of refrigeration, so multiply by 0.2843451361. Includes worked examples and a full kW to TR table.

How to convert kilowatts to tons of refrigeration

1 kilowatt = 0.2843451361 tons of refrigeration and 1 ton of refrigeration = 3.516852842 kilowatts. To convert kilowatts to tons of refrigeration, multiply by 0.2843451361:

TR = kW × 0.2843451361

Examples

  • 3.5 kW × 0.2843451361 = 0.9952079763 TR
  • 5 kW × 0.2843451361 = 1.42172568 TR
  • 10 kW × 0.2843451361 = 2.843451361 TR

kW to TR conversion table

Kilowatts (kW)Tons of refrigeration (TR)
1 kW0.2843451361 TR
2 kW0.5686902722 TR
3 kW0.8530354083 TR
4 kW1.137380544 TR
5 kW1.42172568 TR
6 kW1.706070817 TR
7 kW1.990415953 TR
8 kW2.274761089 TR
9 kW2.559106225 TR
10 kW2.843451361 TR
12 kW3.412141633 TR
15 kW4.265177041 TR
20 kW5.686902722 TR
25 kW7.108628402 TR
30 kW8.530354083 TR
40 kW11.37380544 TR
50 kW14.2172568 TR
60 kW17.06070817 TR
70 kW19.90415953 TR
75 kW21.32588521 TR
80 kW22.74761089 TR
90 kW25.59106225 TR
100 kW28.43451361 TR
150 kW42.65177041 TR
200 kW56.86902722 TR
250 kW71.08628402 TR
500 kW142.172568 TR
1,000 kW284.3451361 TR
5,000 kW1,421.72568 TR
10,000 kW2,843.451361 TR

What is a kilowatt?

A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. It is used for motors, engines, solar systems and electrical loads.

What is a ton of refrigeration?

A ton of refrigeration is 12,000 BTU/h (3.517 kW) of cooling, the unit used for AC capacity (1-ton, 1.5-ton).

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilowatts to tons of refrigeration?

Multiply the value in kilowatts by 0.2843451361. 1 kilowatt = 0.2843451361 tons of refrigeration.

How many kilowatts are in one ton of refrigeration?

1 ton of refrigeration = 3.516852842 kilowatts.

What is 5 kW in TR?

5 kW = 1.42172568 TR.

What is 10 kW in TR?

10 kW = 2.843451361 TR.