Convert ton (refrigeration) to Btu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert ton (refrigeration) [ton] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h], or Convert Btu (IT)/hour to ton (refrigeration).
1 ton = 12000 Btu/h. To convert ton (refrigeration) to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 12000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 8.33333333333e-05 ton). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ton = 12000 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 8.33333333333e-05 ton
- 10 ton = 120000 Btu/h
- 100 ton = 1200000 Btu/h
How to Convert Ton (Refrigeration) to Btu (It)/hour
1 ton = 12000 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 ton to Btu/h:
15 ton = 15 × 12000 Btu/h = 180000 Btu/h
Ton (Refrigeration) to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| ton (refrigeration) | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 ton | 12000 Btu/h |
| 2 ton | 24000 Btu/h |
| 3 ton | 36000 Btu/h |
| 5 ton | 60000 Btu/h |
| 10 ton | 120000 Btu/h |
| 20 ton | 240000 Btu/h |
| 50 ton | 600000 Btu/h |
| 100 ton | 1200000 Btu/h |
| 500 ton | 6000000 Btu/h |
| 1000 ton | 12000000 Btu/h |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ton (refrigeration) in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 ton (refrigeration) (ton) = 12000 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert ton (refrigeration) to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the ton (refrigeration) value by 12000. For example, 25 ton × 12000 = 300000 Btu/h.
What is 10 ton (refrigeration) in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 ton = 120000 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the ton (refrigeration) or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The ton (refrigeration) is the larger unit: 1 ton = 12000 Btu/h.