What does one ton (refrigeration) represent?

One ton (refrigeration) is a unit of power defining the rate of heat removal needed to melt one short ton of ice over 24 hours, equal to 12,000 BTU per hour or approximately 3,516.85 watts.

Where is pferdestarke (PS) commonly used?

Pferdestarke is historically used in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power, especially in automotive specifications and regional power ratings.

Can I use this converter for direct functional equivalence?

No, since ton (refrigeration) and pferdestarke (PS) measure different types of power, conversions are best for comparison rather than direct functional substitution.

How to Convert from Ton (refrigeration) to Pferdestarke (ps)?

Learn how to convert power values from ton (refrigeration), a unit used in cooling capacity, to pferdestarke (PS), a metric horsepower unit common in German-speaking countries. This guide provides key features, examples, and usage tips for this unit conversion.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter enables you to translate power measurements from ton (refrigeration), which quantifies cooling capacity, into pferdestarke (PS), a metric horsepower unit used mainly to express mechanical power in automotive and machinery contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value measured in ton (refrigeration) you want to convert.
Select ton (refrigeration) as the source unit and pferdestarke (PS) as the target unit.
Initiate the conversion to see the equivalent power expressed in pferdestarke (PS).
Use the output to compare or interpret power across cooling and mechanical power domains.

Key Features

Converts ton (refrigeration) to pferdestarke (PS) based on defined power equivalences.
Provides accurate conversion using the rate: 1 ton (refrigeration) equals 4.781589149 pferdestarke (PS).
Useful for professionals comparing thermal cooling power to mechanical power units.
Supports contexts including HVAC engineering, refrigeration design, and automotive specifications.

Examples

Convert 2 tons (refrigeration): 2 × 4.781589149 = 9.563178298 PS.
Convert 0.5 ton (refrigeration): 0.5 × 4.781589149 = 2.390794575 PS.

Common Use Cases

Rating residential and commercial air-conditioning systems expressed in tons of refrigeration.
Specifying capacity of commercial refrigeration and cold-room installations.
Comparing refrigeration cooling power to mechanical horsepower in automotive and industrial applications.
Using power ratings in technical documentation in German-speaking countries.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the context since ton (refrigeration) and PS represent different types of power.
Use this conversion for comparative understanding rather than functional equivalence.
Keep in mind regional usage and conventions when working with power units in Germany and Europe.
Confirm units before applying conversions in technical or engineering documents.

Limitations

Tons (refrigeration) measure thermal cooling power, while pferdestarke (PS) measure mechanical power.
Direct conversion assumes power equivalence via watts but may not reflect practical or functional interchangeability.
Units belong to distinct domains, so careful interpretation of results is essential.
Not suitable for applications requiring precise functional power equivalency between cooling and mechanical systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one ton (refrigeration) represent?: One ton (refrigeration) is a unit of power defining the rate of heat removal needed to melt one short ton of ice over 24 hours, equal to 12,000 BTU per hour or approximately 3,516.85 watts.
Where is pferdestarke (PS) commonly used?: Pferdestarke is historically used in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power, especially in automotive specifications and regional power ratings.
Can I use this converter for direct functional equivalence?: No, since ton (refrigeration) and pferdestarke (PS) measure different types of power, conversions are best for comparison rather than direct functional substitution.

Key Terminology

Ton (refrigeration): A power unit defining the heat removal rate to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, used to express cooling capacity.
Pferdestarke (PS): A metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking regions to state mechanical power, equal to 735.49875 watts.
Conversion Rate: The factor 1 ton (refrigeration) equals 4.781589149 pferdestarke (PS) used for unit translation.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of power does one ton (refrigeration) measure?

Mechanical power

Thermal cooling power

Electrical power

Pferdestarke (PS) is primarily used to express which power type?

Mechanical power

Thermal power

Pressure measurement

What is the approximate conversion rate from 1 ton (refrigeration) to pferdestarke (PS)?

4.78 PS

7.35 PS

3.51 PS

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