What is a ton (refrigeration)?

A ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI unit of power equal to the rate of heat removal needed to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, defined as 12,000 BTU per hour or approximately 3,516.85 watts. It measures cooling capacities.

What does horsepower (boiler) represent?

Horsepower (boiler) is a thermal power unit defining the heat required to evaporate 34.5 pounds of water per hour at 212°F, standardized as 33,475 BTU per hour or about 9.81 kW, used to express boiler steaming capacities.

Why convert ton (refrigeration) to horsepower (boiler)?

Converting these units allows comparing cooling capacity with thermal steam power, facilitating cross-assessment of HVAC systems versus boiler performance for engineering and industrial applications.

How to Convert from Ton (refrigeration) to Horsepower (boiler)?

Learn how to convert power units from ton (refrigeration), a measure of cooling capacity, to horsepower (boiler), a unit of steam-generating thermal power. Understand the conversion ratio, uses, and practical applications in HVAC and boiler systems.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts power measurements from ton (refrigeration), commonly used for cooling capacities in HVAC and refrigeration, to horsepower (boiler), a unit measuring the heat output of steam boilers. It enables comparison between cooling systems and boiler steaming capacities.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in tons (refrigeration) that you want to convert
Select ton (refrigeration) as the starting unit
Choose horsepower (boiler) as the target unit
Click convert to get the equivalent value in horsepower (boiler)
Review the conversion results for your engineering or comparison purposes

Key Features

Converts ton (refrigeration) units to horsepower (boiler) using a standardized fixed ratio
Supports assessment of HVAC and refrigeration cooling capacities against boiler steam power output
Provides simple, browser-based conversion experience
Includes example calculations for clarity
Suitable for professionals in HVAC engineering and steam generation industries

Examples

2 tons (refrigeration) converts to 0.71703 horsepower (boiler)
5 tons (refrigeration) converts to 1.79257 horsepower (boiler)

Common Use Cases

Rating residential and commercial air-conditioning systems based on cooling power
Specifying capacity for commercial refrigeration and cold-room equipment
Sizing cooling devices and performing HVAC load calculations
Evaluating the capacity of industrial steam boilers and boiler performance
Comparing steam-generation equipment in heating plants and process industries
Cross-assessing HVAC cooling systems with boiler steaming capacities for engineering analysis

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the units before conversion to ensure accurate comparisons between cooling and steam power
Use the tool to facilitate engineering decisions involving both refrigeration and boiler systems
Keep in mind the different physical processes and system specifics when interpreting results
Consult detailed specifications for actual system efficiency beyond the fixed conversion factor
Apply this conversion for HVAC and industrial thermal power assessments where relevant

Limitations

The conversion is based on a fixed standardized ratio and does not reflect real operational efficiency
Tons (refrigeration) and horsepower (boiler) represent fundamentally different physical processes (cooling vs. steam generation)
System conditions and specific engineering contexts should be considered beyond simple unit conversion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ton (refrigeration)?: A ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI unit of power equal to the rate of heat removal needed to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, defined as 12,000 BTU per hour or approximately 3,516.85 watts. It measures cooling capacities.
What does horsepower (boiler) represent?: Horsepower (boiler) is a thermal power unit defining the heat required to evaporate 34.5 pounds of water per hour at 212°F, standardized as 33,475 BTU per hour or about 9.81 kW, used to express boiler steaming capacities.
Why convert ton (refrigeration) to horsepower (boiler)?: Converting these units allows comparing cooling capacity with thermal steam power, facilitating cross-assessment of HVAC systems versus boiler performance for engineering and industrial applications.

Key Terminology

Ton (refrigeration): A unit of power representing the heat removal rate to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, used in HVAC and refrigeration cooling capacity ratings.
Horsepower (boiler): A thermal power unit indicating the steam-generating capacity of boilers, defined by the heat needed to evaporate 34.5 pounds of water per hour at 212°F.
BTU/h: British Thermal Units per hour, a unit of heat energy rate used to define both ton (refrigeration) and horsepower (boiler) units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What physical process does a ton (refrigeration) measure?

Steam generation capacity

Cooling capacity of HVAC and refrigeration

Electric power output

Horsepower (boiler) measures the power associated with what?

Cooling ice in refrigeration systems

Evaporating water to generate steam

Electrical energy consumption

What is the fixed conversion factor from 1 ton (refrigeration) to horsepower (boiler)?

0.71703 horsepower (boiler)

0.3585149949 horsepower (boiler)

2 horsepower (boiler)

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