What is a ton (refrigeration)?

A ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI power unit representing the heat removal rate required to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, equal to 12,000 BTU per hour or about 3516.85 watts.

Why convert ton (refrigeration) to calorie (th)/second?

Converting to calorie (th)/second helps translate cooling capacity into thermal power units commonly used in calorimetry and older engineering literature.

Where is calorie (th)/second used?

Calorie (th)/second is used in laboratory calorimetry, specifying small heating element power, and converting legacy thermal power measurements into SI-compatible units.

How to Convert from Ton (refrigeration) to Calorie (th)/second?

Learn how to convert power from ton (refrigeration), a unit common in HVAC systems, to calorie (th)/second, used in calorimetry and legacy thermal measurements. Understand definitions, use cases, and practical examples.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps translate power measurements from ton (refrigeration), a non-SI unit expressing cooling capacity, into calorie (th)/second, a unit based on thermochemical calories per second. It's designed for HVAC engineers, refrigeration specialists, and thermal analysts who need to switch between these units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in ton (refrigeration) that you want to convert
Select the units for input and output: from ton (refrigeration) to calorie (th)/second
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Refer to the examples for guidance on expected outputs

Key Features

Instant conversion between ton (refrigeration) and calorie (th)/second
Clear definitions and unit background for accurate understanding
Suitable for HVAC, refrigeration, laboratory calorimetry, and thermal process contexts
Includes practical examples for ease of use
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required

Examples

2 ton (refrigeration) equals approximately 1681.10 calorie (th)/second
0.5 ton (refrigeration) converts to roughly 420.27 calorie (th)/second

Common Use Cases

Rating cooling capacity of residential and commercial air-conditioning systems
Specifying capacity for commercial refrigeration and cold-room equipment
Performing HVAC load calculations in building engineering
Reporting heat flow in laboratory calorimetry
Converting legacy thermal power data into modern SI-compatible units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure unit consistency when performing conversions between power units
Use this tool to facilitate compatibility between HVAC ratings and scientific thermal measurements
Double-check values when working with legacy data due to potential rounding differences
Understand the definitions of both units to apply conversions appropriately in your domain

Limitations

Ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI unit with inherent approximations in its definition
Calorie (th)/second is less commonly used in modern power measurements
Rounding errors may occur when handling legacy conversions
Users should maintain awareness of unit contexts to avoid misinterpretation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ton (refrigeration)?: A ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI power unit representing the heat removal rate required to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, equal to 12,000 BTU per hour or about 3516.85 watts.
Why convert ton (refrigeration) to calorie (th)/second?: Converting to calorie (th)/second helps translate cooling capacity into thermal power units commonly used in calorimetry and older engineering literature.
Where is calorie (th)/second used?: Calorie (th)/second is used in laboratory calorimetry, specifying small heating element power, and converting legacy thermal power measurements into SI-compatible units.

Key Terminology

Ton (refrigeration): A non-SI power unit representing the cooling capacity required to melt a short ton of ice in 24 hours, equal to approximately 3516.85 watts.
Calorie (th)/second: A power unit expressing the transfer of one thermochemical calorie per second, with one calorie (th)/second equivalent to exactly 4.184 watts.
HVAC: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems that often use ton (refrigeration) to rate cooling capacity.
Legacy thermal power measurements: Older power units such as calorie (th)/second used in historical engineering contexts before widespread use of SI units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one ton (refrigeration) represent?

The power to heat one ton of water by 1°C in one hour

The heat removal rate to melt a short ton of ice in 24 hours

The energy to cool one ton of air by 1°C per second

How many calorie (th)/second equal one ton (refrigeration)?

12,000 calorie (th)/second

840.548 calorie (th)/second

3.517 calorie (th)/second

In which field is calorie (th)/second particularly used?

Laboratory calorimetry

Electrical circuit design

Mechanical torque measurement

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