What Is This Tool?
This converter helps transform power measurements from electric horsepower to ton (refrigeration), facilitating comparisons and specifications in HVAC, refrigeration, and industrial motor applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in electric horsepower that you want to convert
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Select electric horsepower as the input unit and ton (refrigeration) as the output unit
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Click convert to get the equivalent power in tons (refrigeration)
Key Features
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Converts electric horsepower to ton (refrigeration) accurately based on standard conversion rates
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick calculations
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Supports applications in motor sizing, HVAC, and refrigeration system design
Examples
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Convert 5 horsepower (electric) to ton (refrigeration) results in approximately 1.0606 ton (refrigeration)
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Convert 10 horsepower (electric) to ton (refrigeration) equals about 2.1212 ton (refrigeration)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting motor output power on nameplates for pumps, fans, and compressors
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Sizing and specifying motor controllers and electrical supply capacities for industrial equipment
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Comparing mechanical power input of motors to cooling capacity required in HVAC and refrigeration systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion to match motor power ratings with cooling system requirements accurately
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Apply the converter for HVAC load calculations and equipment sizing in building engineering
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Remember to consider that conversion reflects ideal conditions and may not include system efficiency losses
Limitations
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Ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI unit defined by specific ice melting rates, which might not always represent practical performance
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Conversion assumes steady-state equivalence and does not account for real-world system inefficiencies
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Horsepower measures mechanical power input while tonnage measures cooling output; conversion is nominal
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one electric horsepower represent?
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One electric horsepower is defined as exactly 746 watts, representing the power rating of electric motors and drives in U.S. engineering practice.
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What is a ton (refrigeration) used for?
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A ton (refrigeration) is used to express the cooling capacity of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, representing the rate of heat removal equivalent to melting one short ton of ice in 24 hours.
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Why convert electric horsepower to ton (refrigeration)?
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This conversion helps compare motor mechanical power input with cooling output metrics, useful for sizing and specifying equipment in HVAC and refrigeration industries.
Key Terminology
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Electric horsepower
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A unit of power equal to exactly 746 watts, used to rate electric motor output.
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Ton (refrigeration)
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A non-SI unit of power equal to 12,000 BTU/h, used to express cooling capacity, approximately 3,516.85 watts.