Convert Btu (IT)/hour to ton (refrigeration)

Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h] to ton (refrigeration) [ton], or Convert ton (refrigeration) to Btu (IT)/hour.

1 Btu/h = 8.33333333333e-05 ton. To convert Btu (IT)/hour to ton (refrigeration), multiply the value by 8.33333333333e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ton = 12000 Btu/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.

Quick Reference

  • 1 Btu/h = 8.33333333333e-05 ton
  • 1 ton = 12000 Btu/h
  • 10 Btu/h = 0.000833333333333 ton
  • 100 Btu/h = 0.00833333333333 ton



How to Convert Btu (It)/hour to Ton (Refrigeration)

1 Btu/h = 8.33333333333333e-05 ton

Example: convert 15 Btu/h to ton:
15 Btu/h = 15 × 8.33333333333333e-05 ton = 0.00125 ton


Btu (It)/hour to Ton (Refrigeration) Conversion Table

Btu (IT)/hour ton (refrigeration)
1 Btu/h 8.33333333333e-05 ton
2 Btu/h 0.000166666666667 ton
3 Btu/h 0.00025 ton
5 Btu/h 0.000416666666667 ton
10 Btu/h 0.000833333333333 ton
20 Btu/h 0.00166666666667 ton
50 Btu/h 0.00416666666667 ton
100 Btu/h 0.00833333333333 ton
500 Btu/h 0.0416666666667 ton
1000 Btu/h 0.0833333333333 ton

Btu (It)/hour

Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.

History/Origin

The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.

Current Use

Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.


Ton (Refrigeration)

A refrigeration ton is a unit of power used to describe the cooling capacity of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, equivalent to the heat removal of one ton of ice melting in 24 hours.

History/Origin

The refrigeration ton originated in the early 20th century as a practical measure for cooling capacity, based on the amount of heat required to melt one ton of ice over a 24-hour period, approximately 12,000 BTU per hour.

Current Use

It is primarily used in HVAC and refrigeration industries to specify the cooling capacity of air conditioning units and chillers, with 1 refrigeration ton equal to 12,000 BTU/h or approximately 3.517 kilowatts.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 Btu (IT)/hour in ton (refrigeration)?

1 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) = 8.33333333333e-05 ton (refrigeration) (ton).

How do you convert Btu (IT)/hour to ton (refrigeration)?

Multiply the Btu (IT)/hour value by 8.33333333333e-05. For example, 25 Btu/h × 8.33333333333e-05 = 0.00208333333333 ton.

What is 10 Btu (IT)/hour in ton (refrigeration)?

10 Btu/h = 0.000833333333333 ton.

Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/hour or the ton (refrigeration)?

The ton (refrigeration) is the larger unit: 1 Btu/h equals only 8.33333333333e-05 ton.



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