What does one ton (refrigeration) represent?

One ton (refrigeration) is a unit of power based on the heat removal needed to melt a short ton of ice in 24 hours, equal to 12,000 BTU/h or about 3,517 watts.

Why convert ton (refrigeration) to foot pound-force per second?

Converting to foot pound-force per second allows expressing cooling power in mechanical terms using imperial units, useful in engineering and compatibility with torque and force measurements.

Can I directly compare cooling capacity and mechanical power after conversion?

Conversions provide numerical equivalence but these units represent different physical concepts, so comparisons require awareness of context and application.

How to Convert Ton (refrigeration) to Foot pound-force/second

Learn how to convert power from the ton (refrigeration) unit, commonly used in HVAC cooling capacity, to foot pound-force per second, an imperial mechanical power unit for engineering and tools.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter changes power measurements from ton (refrigeration), a unit expressing cooling capacity in HVAC and refrigeration, to foot pound-force per second, which is used for mechanical power in imperial units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in ton (refrigeration) units.
Select foot pound-force/second as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent mechanical power value.

Key Features

Converts ton (refrigeration) units to foot pound-force per second accurately.
Supports applications in HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical engineering.
Displays conversion using a precise conversion rate between thermal and mechanical power units.

Examples

1 ton (refrigeration) equals approximately 2593.90 foot pound-force/second.
3 tons (refrigeration) converts to about 7781.69 foot pound-force/second.

Common Use Cases

Rating and sizing residential and commercial air conditioning systems in cooling capacity.
Specifying mechanical power output for hand tools or small engines in imperial units.
Performing HVAC load calculations and mechanical engineering power comparisons.

Tips & Best Practices

Consider the different contexts between thermal power (cooling) and mechanical power when converting.
Use the tool for compatibility between HVAC refrigeration measurements and mechanical power units.
Ensure units are correctly selected to avoid errors during conversion.

Limitations

Ton (refrigeration) measures heat removal rate, whereas foot pound-force/second measures mechanical power; interpretation must suit the application.
Rounding and precision variations may affect conversion accuracy.
Care is needed when converting between cooling capacity and mechanical power units due to differing physical meanings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one ton (refrigeration) represent?: One ton (refrigeration) is a unit of power based on the heat removal needed to melt a short ton of ice in 24 hours, equal to 12,000 BTU/h or about 3,517 watts.
Why convert ton (refrigeration) to foot pound-force per second?: Converting to foot pound-force per second allows expressing cooling power in mechanical terms using imperial units, useful in engineering and compatibility with torque and force measurements.
Can I directly compare cooling capacity and mechanical power after conversion?: Conversions provide numerical equivalence but these units represent different physical concepts, so comparisons require awareness of context and application.

Key Terminology

Ton (refrigeration): A non-SI unit of power representing the heat removal rate to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, mainly used for HVAC cooling capacity.
Foot pound-force per second: An imperial unit of mechanical power defined as applying one pound-force over one foot per second.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of power does ton (refrigeration) measure?

Mechanical power output

Cooling capacity as heat removal rate

Electrical power consumption

One foot pound-force per second is used to measure what?

Mechanical power in imperial units

Thermal power for refrigeration

Electrical voltage

Why is it important to consider context when converting between these units?

Because ton (refrigeration) and foot pound-force/second represent different physical meanings

Because units are exactly the same

Because conversion formulas do not exist

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