Convert Btu (IT) to ton-hour (refrigeration)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)] to ton-hour (refrigeration) [ton*h], or Convert ton-hour (refrigeration) to Btu (IT).
1 Btu (IT) = 8.33333333333e-05 ton*h. To convert Btu (IT) to ton-hour (refrigeration), multiply the value by 8.33333333333e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ton*h = 12000 Btu (IT)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu (IT) = 8.33333333333e-05 ton*h
- 1 ton*h = 12000 Btu (IT)
- 10 Btu (IT) = 0.000833333333333 ton*h
- 100 Btu (IT) = 0.00833333333333 ton*h
How to Convert Btu (It) to Ton-Hour (Refrigeration)
1 Btu (IT) = 8.33333333333333e-05 ton*h
Example: convert 15 Btu (IT) to ton*h:
15 Btu (IT) = 15 × 8.33333333333333e-05 ton*h = 0.00125 ton*h
Btu (It) to Ton-Hour (Refrigeration) Conversion Table
| Btu (IT) | ton-hour (refrigeration) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu (IT) | 8.33333333333e-05 ton*h |
| 2 Btu (IT) | 0.000166666666667 ton*h |
| 3 Btu (IT) | 0.00025 ton*h |
| 5 Btu (IT) | 0.000416666666667 ton*h |
| 10 Btu (IT) | 0.000833333333333 ton*h |
| 20 Btu (IT) | 0.00166666666667 ton*h |
| 50 Btu (IT) | 0.00416666666667 ton*h |
| 100 Btu (IT) | 0.00833333333333 ton*h |
| 500 Btu (IT) | 0.0416666666667 ton*h |
| 1000 Btu (IT) | 0.0833333333333 ton*h |
Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.
Ton-Hour (Refrigeration)
A ton-hour (ton*h) is a unit of energy representing the amount of cooling provided by one ton of refrigeration over one hour.
History/Origin
The ton-hour originated from the refrigeration industry, where the 'ton' is a unit of cooling capacity, and the hour indicates the duration. It has been used historically to quantify cooling energy consumption and capacity.
Current Use
Today, the ton-hour is used in HVAC and refrigeration systems to measure cooling energy consumption, system capacity, and performance over specific periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT) in ton-hour (refrigeration)?
1 Btu (IT) (Btu (IT)) = 8.33333333333e-05 ton-hour (refrigeration) (ton*h).
How do you convert Btu (IT) to ton-hour (refrigeration)?
Multiply the Btu (IT) value by 8.33333333333e-05. For example, 25 Btu (IT) × 8.33333333333e-05 = 0.00208333333333 ton*h.
What is 10 Btu (IT) in ton-hour (refrigeration)?
10 Btu (IT) = 0.000833333333333 ton*h.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT) or the ton-hour (refrigeration)?
The ton-hour (refrigeration) is the larger unit: 1 Btu (IT) equals only 8.33333333333e-05 ton*h.