What is kilocalorie (IT)?

Kilocalorie (IT) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 international-table calories, where one calorie equals 4.1868 joules.

When should I use ton-hour (refrigeration)?

Ton-hour (refrigeration) is used to quantify the heat removed by refrigeration or air-conditioning systems over time.

Can I use this conversion for heating energy calculations?

No, ton-hour (refrigeration) specifically applies to cooling energy and is not appropriate for heating energy.

Convert Kilocalorie (IT) to Ton-hour (refrigeration) Online

Use this online converter to easily change energy values from kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to ton-hour (refrigeration), ideal for refrigeration and HVAC energy calculations.

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Kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to Ton-hour (refrigeration) Conversion Table

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Kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to Ton-hour (refrigeration) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts energy values measured in kilocalorie (IT), a unit commonly used in thermodynamics and older literature, into ton-hour (refrigeration), which measures cooling energy relevant to refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the energy value in kilocalorie (IT) you wish to convert
Select kilocalorie (IT) as the input unit and ton-hour (refrigeration) as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent cooling energy in ton-hour (refrigeration)
Use the results for energy auditing, refrigeration system design, or HVAC calculations

Key Features

Converts kilocalorie (IT) to ton-hour (refrigeration) with a defined conversion rate
Supports energy unit conversions used in HVAC and refrigeration engineering
Easy browser-based interface for quick calculation
Includes examples to demonstrate conversion usage

Examples

Convert 500 kcal (IT): 500 × 0.0003306934 = 0.165347 ton-hour (refrigeration)
Convert 1,000 kcal (IT): 1,000 × 0.0003306934 = 0.3306934 ton-hour (refrigeration)

Common Use Cases

Tabulating enthalpy and heat values in thermodynamic property tables
Engineering heat-balance and calorimetry calculations
Sizing commercial chillers by expressing seasonal cooling energy in ton-hours
Specifying thermal storage capacity for load management in refrigeration
Estimating energy removal in cold storage and refrigerated transport

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you select the correct units to avoid conversion errors
Use this tool as a reference when dealing with traditional or scientific energy values in HVAC
Double-check values when converting due to unit specificity and context
Recognize that ton-hour applies specifically to cooling energy calculations

Limitations

Kilocalorie (IT) is less common today compared to SI energy units like joules or kilowatt-hours
Ton-hour (refrigeration) specifically measures cooling energy and is not suitable for heating or other energy types
Conversions should be done carefully to maintain accuracy due to unit conventions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is kilocalorie (IT)?: Kilocalorie (IT) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 international-table calories, where one calorie equals 4.1868 joules.
When should I use ton-hour (refrigeration)?: Ton-hour (refrigeration) is used to quantify the heat removed by refrigeration or air-conditioning systems over time.
Can I use this conversion for heating energy calculations?: No, ton-hour (refrigeration) specifically applies to cooling energy and is not appropriate for heating energy.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT): A unit of energy equal to 1,000 international-table calories; one calorie is 4.1868 joules.
Ton-hour (refrigeration): A measure of the cooling effect produced by removing 12,000 BTU of heat over one hour.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one kilocalorie (IT) equal in joules?

418.68 joules

4186.8 joules

41.868 joules

What is the ton-hour (refrigeration) unit used to measure?

Heating energy

Cooling energy removal

Electrical energy consumption

Which unit is less common in modern energy calculations?

Kilocalorie (IT)

Ton-hour (refrigeration)

Kilowatt-hour

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