Convert Btu (th)/minute to ton (refrigeration)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to ton (refrigeration) [ton], or Convert ton (refrigeration) to Btu (th)/minute.
1 Btu(th)/min = 0.00499665490695 ton. To convert Btu (th)/minute to ton (refrigeration), multiply the value by 0.00499665490695; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ton = 200.133893299 Btu(th)/min). 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(th)/min = 0.00499665490695 ton
- 1 ton = 200.133893299 Btu(th)/min
- 10 Btu(th)/min = 0.0499665490695 ton
- 100 Btu(th)/min = 0.499665490695 ton
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Ton (Refrigeration)
1 Btu(th)/min = 0.004996654906948 ton
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to ton:
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 0.004996654906948 ton = 0.07494982360422 ton
Btu (Th)/minute to Ton (Refrigeration) Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/minute | ton (refrigeration) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/min | 0.00499665490695 ton |
| 2 Btu(th)/min | 0.0099933098139 ton |
| 3 Btu(th)/min | 0.0149899647208 ton |
| 5 Btu(th)/min | 0.0249832745347 ton |
| 10 Btu(th)/min | 0.0499665490695 ton |
| 20 Btu(th)/min | 0.099933098139 ton |
| 50 Btu(th)/min | 0.249832745347 ton |
| 100 Btu(th)/min | 0.499665490695 ton |
| 500 Btu(th)/min | 2.49832745347 ton |
| 1000 Btu(th)/min | 4.99665490695 ton |
Btu (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.
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 (th)/minute in ton (refrigeration)?
1 Btu (th)/minute (Btu(th)/min) = 0.00499665490695 ton (refrigeration) (ton).
How do you convert Btu (th)/minute to ton (refrigeration)?
Multiply the Btu (th)/minute value by 0.00499665490695. For example, 25 Btu(th)/min × 0.00499665490695 = 0.124916372674 ton.
What is 10 Btu (th)/minute in ton (refrigeration)?
10 Btu(th)/min = 0.0499665490695 ton.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/minute or the ton (refrigeration)?
The ton (refrigeration) is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/min equals only 0.00499665490695 ton.