What does one ton (refrigeration) represent?

One ton (refrigeration) represents the power needed to melt one short ton (2,000 lb) of ice in 24 hours and equals 12,000 BTU/h or about 3,516.85 watts.

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

Converting to kilocalorie (th)/hour allows expressing cooling capacity in a thermal power unit suited for heat transfer calculations and appliance output ratings.

Is the ton (refrigeration) unit part of the International System (SI)?

No, the ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI unit specifically tied to refrigeration contexts and ice melting rates.

How to Convert from Ton (refrigeration) to Kilocalorie (th)/hour?

Discover how to convert power units from ton (refrigeration) to kilocalorie (th)/hour with this easy-to-use online converter. Ideal for HVAC and refrigeration applications.

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This tool converts power values from ton (refrigeration), commonly used to express cooling capacity in HVAC and refrigeration, into kilocalorie (th)/hour, a unit measuring heat flow rate suitable for heat transfer calculations and appliance specifications.

How to Use This Tool?

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Key Features

Converts ton (refrigeration) to kilocalorie (th)/hour based on standardized unit definitions
Supports HVAC and refrigeration industry power unit conversions
Easy and quick input-output process suitable for engineers and technicians

Examples

2 Ton (refrigeration) converts to approximately 6051.9456 Kilocalorie (th)/hour
0.5 Ton (refrigeration) converts to approximately 1512.9864 Kilocalorie (th)/hour

Common Use Cases

Rating residential and commercial air-conditioning units by cooling capacity
Specifying refrigeration and cold-room system power requirements
Performing HVAC load and building energy modeling calculations
Comparing appliance heat output and thermal gains or losses in HVAC systems

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool to translate industry-standard ton ratings into thermal power units more suited for detailed calculations
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Consider the refrigeration context since the ton (refrigeration) unit is specific to ice melting rates
Use appropriate rounding based on your application requirements

Limitations

Ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI unit linked to a specific ice melting criterion and might not apply outside refrigeration contexts
Conversions may have rounding discrepancies due to legacy unit definitions
Not intended for scientific measurements beyond HVAC and refrigeration fields

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one ton (refrigeration) represent?: One ton (refrigeration) represents the power needed to melt one short ton (2,000 lb) of ice in 24 hours and equals 12,000 BTU/h or about 3,516.85 watts.
Why convert ton (refrigeration) to kilocalorie (th)/hour?: Converting to kilocalorie (th)/hour allows expressing cooling capacity in a thermal power unit suited for heat transfer calculations and appliance output ratings.
Is the ton (refrigeration) unit part of the International System (SI)?: No, the ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI unit specifically tied to refrigeration contexts and ice melting rates.

Key Terminology

Ton (refrigeration): A non-SI power unit equal to the cooling rate needed to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, defined as 12,000 BTU/h or about 3,516.85 watts.
Kilocalorie (th)/hour: A power unit quantifying thermal energy transfer at one thermochemical kilocalorie per hour, equivalent to approximately 1.162222 watts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What power does one ton (refrigeration) correspond to?

The power to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours

The power to boil one kilogram of water in 1 hour

The power of one kilowatt-hour

Which unit measures the rate of heat flow per hour in thermochemical kilocalories?

Ton (refrigeration)

Kilocalorie (th)/hour

BTU per minute

Why is ton (refrigeration) considered a non-SI unit?

Because it is based on a defined ice melting rate, not an SI standard

Because it measures electrical power

Because it is an official metric unit

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