Convert ton (refrigeration) to petawatt
Please provide values below to convert ton (refrigeration) [ton] to petawatt [PW], or Convert petawatt to ton (refrigeration).
1 ton = 3.5169e-12 PW. To convert ton (refrigeration) to petawatt, multiply the value by 3.5169e-12; to go the other way, divide by it (1 PW = 284345136261 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 = 3.5169e-12 PW
- 1 PW = 284345136261 ton
- 10 ton = 3.5169e-11 PW
- 100 ton = 3.5169e-10 PW
How to Convert Ton (Refrigeration) to Petawatt
1 ton = 3.51685284e-12 PW
Example: convert 15 ton to PW:
15 ton = 15 × 3.51685284e-12 PW = 5.27527926e-11 PW
Ton (Refrigeration) to Petawatt Conversion Table
| ton (refrigeration) | petawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 ton | 3.5169e-12 PW |
| 2 ton | 7.0337e-12 PW |
| 3 ton | 1.0551e-11 PW |
| 5 ton | 1.7584e-11 PW |
| 10 ton | 3.5169e-11 PW |
| 20 ton | 7.0337e-11 PW |
| 50 ton | 1.7584e-10 PW |
| 100 ton | 3.5169e-10 PW |
| 500 ton | 1.75842642e-09 PW |
| 1000 ton | 3.51685284e-09 PW |
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.
Petawatt
A petawatt (PW) is a unit of power equal to 10^15 watts, used to measure extremely high power levels.
History/Origin
The petawatt was introduced in the 1980s as part of the SI prefixes to describe ultra-high power outputs, particularly in laser physics and astrophysics research.
Current Use
Petawatts are primarily used in scientific research involving high-intensity lasers, astrophysics, and nuclear physics to quantify extremely large power outputs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ton (refrigeration) in petawatt?
1 ton (refrigeration) (ton) = 3.5169e-12 petawatt (PW).
How do you convert ton (refrigeration) to petawatt?
Multiply the ton (refrigeration) value by 3.5169e-12. For example, 25 ton × 3.5169e-12 = 8.7921e-11 PW.
What is 10 ton (refrigeration) in petawatt?
10 ton = 3.5169e-11 PW.
Which unit is larger, the ton (refrigeration) or the petawatt?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 ton equals only 3.5169e-12 PW.