Convert ton (refrigeration) to terajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert ton (refrigeration) [ton] to terajoule/second [TJ/s], or Convert terajoule/second to ton (refrigeration).
1 ton = 3.51685284e-09 TJ/s. To convert ton (refrigeration) to terajoule/second, multiply the value by 3.51685284e-09; to go the other way, divide by it (1 TJ/s = 284345136.261 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-09 TJ/s
- 1 TJ/s = 284345136.261 ton
- 10 ton = 3.51685284e-08 TJ/s
- 100 ton = 3.51685284e-07 TJ/s
How to Convert Ton (Refrigeration) to Terajoule/second
1 ton = 3.51685284e-09 TJ/s
Example: convert 15 ton to TJ/s:
15 ton = 15 × 3.51685284e-09 TJ/s = 5.27527926e-08 TJ/s
Ton (Refrigeration) to Terajoule/second Conversion Table
| ton (refrigeration) | terajoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ton | 3.51685284e-09 TJ/s |
| 2 ton | 7.03370568e-09 TJ/s |
| 3 ton | 1.055055852e-08 TJ/s |
| 5 ton | 1.75842642e-08 TJ/s |
| 10 ton | 3.51685284e-08 TJ/s |
| 20 ton | 7.03370568e-08 TJ/s |
| 50 ton | 1.75842642e-07 TJ/s |
| 100 ton | 3.51685284e-07 TJ/s |
| 500 ton | 1.75842642e-06 TJ/s |
| 1000 ton | 3.51685284e-06 TJ/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.
Terajoule/second
A terajoule per second (TJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillion joules of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The terajoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'tera' indicating a factor of 10^12. It is used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very high power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production.
Current Use
TJ/s is used to quantify extremely high power outputs, such as in large-scale energy systems, astrophysical phenomena, and nuclear reactions, where conventional units like watts are insufficient to express the magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ton (refrigeration) in terajoule/second?
1 ton (refrigeration) (ton) = 3.51685284e-09 terajoule/second (TJ/s).
How do you convert ton (refrigeration) to terajoule/second?
Multiply the ton (refrigeration) value by 3.51685284e-09. For example, 25 ton × 3.51685284e-09 = 8.7921321e-08 TJ/s.
What is 10 ton (refrigeration) in terajoule/second?
10 ton = 3.51685284e-08 TJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the ton (refrigeration) or the terajoule/second?
The terajoule/second is the larger unit: 1 ton equals only 3.51685284e-09 TJ/s.