What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to translate power values from ton (refrigeration), a unit commonly used in cooling capacity ratings, into dekawatt [daW], a metric power unit. This helps bridge measurements for HVAC and electrical applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in ton (refrigeration).
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Select ton (refrigeration) as the source unit.
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Choose dekawatt [daW] as the target unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent power in dekawatt.
Key Features
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Converts power from ton (refrigeration) to dekawatt [daW].
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Supports HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical power conversions.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Examples
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2 tons (refrigeration) equal 703.37 dekawatt [daW].
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0.5 ton (refrigeration) converts to 175.84 dekawatt [daW].
Common Use Cases
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Rating residential and commercial air-conditioning systems.
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Specifying cooling capacity for commercial refrigeration and cold-room installations.
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Engineering HVAC load calculations and documenting electrical motor or appliance power.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool to convert HVAC cooling power into metric units for clearer documentation.
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Ensure you account for the non-SI nature of ton (refrigeration) when comparing values.
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Refer to electrical power ratings in dekawatt to match small appliance power specifications.
Limitations
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Ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI unit with slight regional variations affecting accuracy.
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Dekawatt is less common than watt or kilowatt, possibly requiring explanation.
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Direct equivalence is useful primarily for comparative or engineering purposes, not for exact energy performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one ton (refrigeration) represent?
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One ton (refrigeration) equals the heat removal rate to melt 2,000 pounds of ice in 24 hours, approximately 3,517 watts.
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Why use dekawatt instead of watt or kilowatt?
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Dekawatt expresses power in tens of watts, useful for rating small motors, pumps, or devices in a convenient scale.
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Is the conversion exact?
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No, the ton (refrigeration) unit varies slightly regionally, so the conversion is an approximation.
Key Terminology
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Ton (refrigeration)
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A non-SI power unit equal to about 3,517 watts, representing the heat removal rate to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours.
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Dekawatt [daW]
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A metric power unit equal to 10 watts, used to measure energy transfer or work done per unit time.