What is a ton (refrigeration)?

A ton (refrigeration) is a unit of power measuring the cooling needed to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, equal to 12,000 BTU/h or about 3.517 kW.

What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour represent?

Kilocalorie (IT) per hour measures power as the rate of energy transfer equivalent to one International-Table kilocalorie delivered in one hour.

Why convert ton (refrigeration) to kilocalorie (IT)/hour?

Conversion allows comparison or integration of HVAC and refrigeration equipment rated in different units preferred in various countries or applications.

Convert Ton (refrigeration) to Kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h]

Easily convert power values from ton (refrigeration), a unit often used in HVAC and refrigeration, to kilocalorie (IT) per hour, commonly applied in heating and cooling equipment ratings.

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Ton (refrigeration) to Kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h] Conversion Table

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Ton (refrigeration) to Kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps translate power values from ton (refrigeration), a unit representing cooling capacity, into kilocalorie (IT) per hour, a power unit frequently used in heating and cooling system specifications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value measured in ton (refrigeration) you want to convert.
Select ton (refrigeration) as the input unit and kilocalorie (IT)/hour as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour.

Key Features

Supports conversion between ton (refrigeration) and kilocalorie (IT)/hour units of power.
Useful for HVAC, refrigeration, and heating equipment capacity comparisons.
Browser-based, easy to use with no installation required.

Examples

1 ton (refrigeration) equals approximately 3023.95 kilocalorie (IT)/hour.
2 tons (refrigeration) equals approximately 6047.90 kilocalorie (IT)/hour.

Common Use Cases

Translating cooling capacity ratings for residential and commercial air-conditioning systems.
Specifying capacity for refrigeration and cold-room equipment using kcal/h units.
Comparing heating or cooling outputs where kilocalorie (IT)/hour is the standard unit.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you know whether your project requires steady-state power values as dynamic behaviors are not considered.
Verify unit consistency especially when using kilocalorie (IT)/hour since multiple calorie definitions exist.
Use this tool primarily for HVAC and refrigeration equipment capacity assessments.

Limitations

Ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI unit based on melting ice over 24 hours and is not suited for highly precise scientific work.
Kilocalorie (IT)/hour uses the International Table calorie standard, differing from some other calorie definitions.
Conversion assumes steady-state conditions and does not handle transient system changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ton (refrigeration)?: A ton (refrigeration) is a unit of power measuring the cooling needed to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, equal to 12,000 BTU/h or about 3.517 kW.
What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour represent?: Kilocalorie (IT) per hour measures power as the rate of energy transfer equivalent to one International-Table kilocalorie delivered in one hour.
Why convert ton (refrigeration) to kilocalorie (IT)/hour?: Conversion allows comparison or integration of HVAC and refrigeration equipment rated in different units preferred in various countries or applications.

Key Terminology

Ton (refrigeration): A non-SI power unit equal to 12,000 BTU/h, used to express cooling capacity of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
Kilocalorie (IT)/hour: Unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer equal to one International Table kilocalorie delivered over an hour.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 ton (refrigeration) represent in terms of cooling?

Heating capacity of a gas burner

Heat removal to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours

Power rating of an electric motor

Which unit is commonly used to specify the power output of small heaters or radiators?

BTU/h

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour

Watt-hour

What is a key limitation when converting ton (refrigeration) to kilocalorie (IT)/hour?

It cannot be done online

It assumes steady-state power and ignores dynamic effects

It applies only to electrical systems

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