Convert ton (refrigeration) to gigajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert ton (refrigeration) [ton] to gigajoule/second [GJ/s], or Convert gigajoule/second to ton (refrigeration).
1 ton = 3.51685284e-06 GJ/s. To convert ton (refrigeration) to gigajoule/second, multiply the value by 3.51685284e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 GJ/s = 284345.136261 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 = 3.51685284e-06 GJ/s
- 1 GJ/s = 284345.136261 ton
- 10 ton = 3.51685284e-05 GJ/s
- 100 ton = 0.000351685284 GJ/s
How to Convert Ton (Refrigeration) to Gigajoule/second
1 ton = 3.51685284e-06 GJ/s
Example: convert 15 ton to GJ/s:
15 ton = 15 × 3.51685284e-06 GJ/s = 5.27527926e-05 GJ/s
Ton (Refrigeration) to Gigajoule/second Conversion Table
| ton (refrigeration) | gigajoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ton | 3.51685284e-06 GJ/s |
| 2 ton | 7.03370568e-06 GJ/s |
| 3 ton | 1.055055852e-05 GJ/s |
| 5 ton | 1.75842642e-05 GJ/s |
| 10 ton | 3.51685284e-05 GJ/s |
| 20 ton | 7.03370568e-05 GJ/s |
| 50 ton | 0.000175842642 GJ/s |
| 100 ton | 0.000351685284 GJ/s |
| 500 ton | 0.00175842642 GJ/s |
| 1000 ton | 0.00351685284 GJ/s |
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.
Gigajoule/second
A gigajoule per second (GJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one gigajoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The gigajoule per second emerged as a larger-scale unit of power measurement, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify high power levels, especially in energy production and consumption. It is derived from the SI unit joule and the prefix giga, combined with the second as the time unit.
Current Use
GJ/s is used in fields such as energy industry, power generation, and large-scale energy transfer analysis to express high power rates, often in the context of power plants, energy infrastructure, and large energy projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ton (refrigeration) in gigajoule/second?
1 ton (refrigeration) (ton) = 3.51685284e-06 gigajoule/second (GJ/s).
How do you convert ton (refrigeration) to gigajoule/second?
Multiply the ton (refrigeration) value by 3.51685284e-06. For example, 25 ton × 3.51685284e-06 = 8.7921321e-05 GJ/s.
What is 10 ton (refrigeration) in gigajoule/second?
10 ton = 3.51685284e-05 GJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the ton (refrigeration) or the gigajoule/second?
The gigajoule/second is the larger unit: 1 ton equals only 3.51685284e-06 GJ/s.