How to convert kilowatts to tons of refrigeration
TR = kW × 0.2843451361Multiply the value in kilowatts by 0.2843451361. To go the other way, multiply by 3.516852842 (or divide by 0.2843451361).
A kilowatt is smaller than a ton of refrigeration: it takes 3.516852842 kilowatts to make one ton of refrigeration.
Worked examples
- 1 kilowatt1 kW × 0.2843451361 = 0.2843451361 TR
- 5 kilowatts5 kW × 0.2843451361 = 1.42172568 TR
- 10 kilowatts10 kW × 0.2843451361 = 2.843451361 TR
- 20 kilowatts20 kW × 0.2843451361 = 5.686902722 TR
- 100 kilowatts100 kW × 0.2843451361 = 28.43451361 TR
Kilowatts to tons of refrigeration conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Kilowatts (kW) | Tons of refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kW | 0.028434514 TR |
| 0.25 kW | 0.071086284 TR |
| 0.5 kW | 0.14217257 TR |
| 1 kW | 0.28434514 TR |
| 2 kW | 0.56869027 TR |
| 3 kW | 0.85303541 TR |
| 4 kW | 1.1373805 TR |
| 5 kW | 1.4217257 TR |
| 6 kW | 1.7060708 TR |
| 7 kW | 1.990416 TR |
| 8 kW | 2.2747611 TR |
| 9 kW | 2.5591062 TR |
| 10 kW | 2.8434514 TR |
| Kilowatts (kW) | Tons of refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 12 kW | 3.4121416 TR |
| 15 kW | 4.265177 TR |
| 20 kW | 5.6869027 TR |
| 25 kW | 7.1086284 TR |
| 30 kW | 8.5303541 TR |
| 40 kW | 11.373805 TR |
| 50 kW | 14.217257 TR |
| 75 kW | 21.325885 TR |
| 100 kW | 28.434514 TR |
| 250 kW | 71.086284 TR |
| 500 kW | 142.17257 TR |
| 1,000 kW | 284.34514 TR |
About the units
Kilowatt (kW)
One thousand watts. Electric-vehicle motors, home solar arrays and engines are rated in kW. One kilowatt equals 1,000 watts (W).
Ton of refrigeration (TR)
12,000 BTU/h (about 3.517 kW), historically the cooling from melting one short ton of ice per day. One ton of refrigeration equals 3,516.852842 watts (W).
Frequently asked questions
How many tons of refrigeration are in one kilowatt?
There are 0.2843451361 tons of refrigeration in one kilowatt, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert kilowatts to tons of refrigeration?
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 0.2843451361. For example, 10 kW × 0.2843451361 = 2.843451361 TR.
How many kilowatts are in one ton of refrigeration?
One ton of refrigeration equals 3.516852842 kilowatts. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.2843451361.
What is 10 kilowatts in tons of refrigeration?
10 kW = 2.843451361 TR.
Is this kW to TR converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.