What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate power values measured in kilovolt ampere (kV*A), a unit representing apparent power in AC electrical systems, into tons (refrigeration), a unit indicating cooling capacity used in HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in kilovolt ampere (kV*A) that you want to convert
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Select kilovolt ampere as the input unit and ton (refrigeration) as the output unit
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Initiate the conversion to obtain the equivalent cooling capacity in tons
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Review the result and apply it to your HVAC or electrical system calculations
Key Features
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Converts apparent electrical power (kV*A) into refrigeration cooling power (tons)
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Ideal for HVAC, electrical engineering, and building design applications
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Includes practical examples for easy understanding
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface
Examples
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Convert 5 kV*A: 5 × 0.2843451361 = 1.4217 tons (refrigeration)
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Convert 10 kV*A: 10 × 0.2843451361 = 2.8435 tons (refrigeration)
Common Use Cases
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Rating transformers, generators, and uninterruptible power supplies with apparent power specifications
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Sizing residential and commercial air-conditioning units expressed in refrigeration tons
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Specifying capacity for commercial refrigeration and cold-room equipment
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Estimating HVAC load and cooling equipment requirements based on electrical power availability
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion to relate electrical apparent power to cooling capacity in HVAC design
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Consider this as an approximate equivalence; verify with system-specific efficiency and power factor
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Combine with watt-based measurements for detailed equipment sizing where precision is essential
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Use conversion examples as benchmarks when planning or specifying equipment
Limitations
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Kilovolt ampere quantifies apparent power, not actual cooling output, so conversion is approximate
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Ton (refrigeration) is a non-standard unit requiring careful interpretation in technical designs
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System efficiency, power factor, and other operational factors can affect accuracy
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For precise applications, watt-based metrics and detailed system analysis should supplement this conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does kilovolt ampere measure?
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Kilovolt ampere (kV*A) measures apparent power in AC electrical systems and is the product of the RMS voltage and current without considering the phase angle.
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What is a ton (refrigeration)?
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A ton (refrigeration) represents the power needed to remove heat equivalent to melting a short ton of ice over 24 hours, commonly used to express cooling capacity.
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Can this conversion be used for precise HVAC design?
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This conversion offers an approximate equivalence but should be combined with additional details such as system efficiency and watt measurements for precise sizing.
Key Terminology
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Kilovolt ampere (kV*A)
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A measurement of apparent power in alternating-current electrical systems, calculated as the product of RMS voltage and RMS current irrespective of phase angle.
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Ton (refrigeration)
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A non-SI unit of power indicating the cooling capacity equivalent to melting one short ton of ice in 24 hours, commonly used in HVAC applications.
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Apparent Power
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The total power in an AC circuit, combining both real power and reactive power, represented by kilovolt ampere.