What is an erg per second (erg/s)?

An erg per second is the CGS unit of power defined as one erg of energy transferred each second, commonly used in astrophysics and older scientific contexts.

What does ton (refrigeration) represent?

Ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI power unit indicating the rate of heat removal to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, used mainly for HVAC and refrigeration capacity ratings.

Why convert erg/s to ton (refrigeration)?

This conversion helps translate scientific power values expressed in CGS units into practical units used in air-conditioning and refrigeration industries.

How to Convert from Erg/second [erg/s] to Ton (refrigeration)?

Convert power values from erg/second (erg/s), a CGS unit used in astrophysics, to ton (refrigeration), a practical HVAC cooling capacity unit. Learn how and why to perform this conversion.

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Erg/second [erg/s] to Ton (refrigeration) Conversion Table

Erg/second [erg/s]	Ton (refrigeration)

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Erg/second [erg/s]	Ton (refrigeration)

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms power measurements from erg/second, a CGS-based unit used mainly in astrophysics and older scientific contexts, into ton (refrigeration), a non-SI unit commonly used to describe cooling capacity in HVAC and refrigeration systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in erg/second (erg/s) in the input field.
Select 'erg/second [erg/s]' as the original unit.
Choose 'ton (refrigeration)' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent cooling capacity in tons.

Key Features

Converts erg/second (erg/s) to ton (refrigeration) accurately.
Supports power unit conversions relevant to both scientific research and HVAC industry.
Browser-based and simple to use without any installation.
Provides clear conversion rates and examples for easy understanding.

Examples

1 erg/s is equal to 2.8434513609399e-11 tons (refrigeration).
1,000,000 erg/s converts to approximately 2.8434513609399e-5 tons (refrigeration).

Common Use Cases

Expressing astrophysical power values in a more practical unit for HVAC analysis.
Translating scientific CGS power units into units used in residential and commercial air-conditioning ratings.
Sizing and specifying cooling capacity for refrigeration and cold-room installations.
Performing HVAC load calculations within building engineering.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you input power values in erg/second correctly to get accurate conversions.
Use this conversion primarily when bridging scientific data with practical HVAC requirements.
Be aware of the small conversion factor; very large erg/s values correspond to practical cooling capacities.
Double-check unit selections to avoid confusion between CGS and non-SI units.

Limitations

Erg/second is a CGS unit mainly used for theoretical and astrophysical contexts, limiting direct practical use in HVAC.
Ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI unit specific to cooling capacity, so the conversion may have limited applicability.
The very small conversion multiplier means only very large erg/s values relate to measurable refrigeration power.
Users should apply this conversion mostly for interdisciplinary or educational purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an erg per second (erg/s)?: An erg per second is the CGS unit of power defined as one erg of energy transferred each second, commonly used in astrophysics and older scientific contexts.
What does ton (refrigeration) represent?: Ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI power unit indicating the rate of heat removal to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, used mainly for HVAC and refrigeration capacity ratings.
Why convert erg/s to ton (refrigeration)?: This conversion helps translate scientific power values expressed in CGS units into practical units used in air-conditioning and refrigeration industries.

Key Terminology

Erg/second (erg/s): A CGS unit of power representing one erg of energy transferred per second, used in astrophysics and older scientific literature.
Ton (refrigeration): A non-SI power unit defining the rate of heat removal to melt one short ton of ice over 24 hours, used in HVAC and refrigeration.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to translate values from erg/second to ton (refrigeration), specifically 2.8434513609399e-11.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is primarily used in astrophysics to express power?

Ton (refrigeration)

Erg/second (erg/s)

Watt

What does one ton (refrigeration) represent?

Heat to melt 2,000 pounds of ice in 24 hours

One watt of power

Energy transferred per second in CGS

What is a practical use case for converting erg/s to tons (refrigeration)?

Pricing electricity bills

Sizing HVAC cooling systems

Measuring light intensity

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