Convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to ton (refrigeration)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute [kcal/min] to ton (refrigeration) [ton], or Convert ton (refrigeration) to kilocalorie (IT)/minute.
1 kcal/min = 0.0198416036083 ton. To convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to ton (refrigeration), multiply the value by 0.0198416036083; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ton = 50.3991521926 kcal/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 kcal/min = 0.0198416036083 ton
- 1 ton = 50.3991521926 kcal/min
- 10 kcal/min = 0.198416036083 ton
- 100 kcal/min = 1.98416036083 ton
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Ton (Refrigeration)
1 kcal/min = 0.0198416036082988 ton
Example: convert 15 kcal/min to ton:
15 kcal/min = 15 × 0.0198416036082988 ton = 0.297624054124483 ton
Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Ton (Refrigeration) Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/minute | ton (refrigeration) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/min | 0.0198416036083 ton |
| 2 kcal/min | 0.0396832072166 ton |
| 3 kcal/min | 0.0595248108249 ton |
| 5 kcal/min | 0.0992080180415 ton |
| 10 kcal/min | 0.198416036083 ton |
| 20 kcal/min | 0.396832072166 ton |
| 50 kcal/min | 0.992080180415 ton |
| 100 kcal/min | 1.98416036083 ton |
| 500 kcal/min | 9.92080180415 ton |
| 1000 kcal/min | 19.8416036083 ton |
Kilocalorie (It)/minute
A unit of power representing the energy expended or transferred at a rate of one kilocalorie per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (kcal) has historically been used to measure energy in food and nutrition, while the minute as a time unit has been standard in timekeeping. Combining these, kcal/min was used to quantify power, especially in contexts like metabolic rates and energy expenditure, before the widespread adoption of the watt as the SI unit of power.
Current Use
The kcal/min is primarily used in fields such as physiology and sports science to express rates of energy expenditure, though it is less common today with the adoption of the watt (W) as the standard SI unit of power.
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 kilocalorie (IT)/minute in ton (refrigeration)?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/minute (kcal/min) = 0.0198416036083 ton (refrigeration) (ton).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to ton (refrigeration)?
Multiply the kilocalorie (IT)/minute value by 0.0198416036083. For example, 25 kcal/min × 0.0198416036083 = 0.496040090207 ton.
What is 10 kilocalorie (IT)/minute in ton (refrigeration)?
10 kcal/min = 0.198416036083 ton.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/minute or the ton (refrigeration)?
The ton (refrigeration) is the larger unit: 1 kcal/min equals only 0.0198416036083 ton.