How to convert tons of refrigeration to BTU per hour
BTU/h = TR × 12,000Multiply the value in tons of refrigeration by 12,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.00008333333333 (or divide by 12,000).
A ton of refrigeration is larger than a BTU per hour: one ton of refrigeration contains 12,000 BTU per hour.
Worked examples
- 1 ton of refrigeration1 TR × 12,000 = 12,000 BTU/h
- 5 tons of refrigeration5 TR × 12,000 = 60,000 BTU/h
- 10 tons of refrigeration10 TR × 12,000 = 120,000 BTU/h
- 20 tons of refrigeration20 TR × 12,000 = 240,000 BTU/h
- 100 tons of refrigeration100 TR × 12,000 = 1,200,000 BTU/h
Tons of refrigeration to BTU per hour conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Tons of refrigeration (TR) | BTU per hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 TR | 1,200 BTU/h |
| 0.25 TR | 3,000 BTU/h |
| 0.5 TR | 6,000 BTU/h |
| 1 TR | 12,000 BTU/h |
| 2 TR | 24,000 BTU/h |
| 3 TR | 36,000 BTU/h |
| 4 TR | 48,000 BTU/h |
| 5 TR | 60,000 BTU/h |
| 6 TR | 72,000 BTU/h |
| 7 TR | 84,000 BTU/h |
| 8 TR | 96,000 BTU/h |
| 9 TR | 108,000 BTU/h |
| 10 TR | 120,000 BTU/h |
| Tons of refrigeration (TR) | BTU per hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 12 TR | 144,000 BTU/h |
| 15 TR | 180,000 BTU/h |
| 20 TR | 240,000 BTU/h |
| 25 TR | 300,000 BTU/h |
| 30 TR | 360,000 BTU/h |
| 40 TR | 480,000 BTU/h |
| 50 TR | 600,000 BTU/h |
| 75 TR | 900,000 BTU/h |
| 100 TR | 1,200,000 BTU/h |
| 250 TR | 3,000,000 BTU/h |
| 500 TR | 6,000,000 BTU/h |
| 1,000 TR | 12,000,000 BTU/h |
About the units
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).
BTU per hour (BTU/h)
About 0.293 W. Air conditioners and furnaces are rated in BTU/h — a 12,000 BTU/h unit is one ton of cooling. One BTU per hour equals 0.2930710702 watts (W).
Frequently asked questions
How many BTU per hour are in one ton of refrigeration?
There are 12,000 BTU per hour in one ton of refrigeration, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert tons of refrigeration to BTU per hour?
Multiply the number of tons of refrigeration by 12,000. For example, 10 TR × 12,000 = 120,000 BTU/h.
How many tons of refrigeration are in one BTU per hour?
One BTU per hour equals 0.00008333333333 tons of refrigeration. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 12,000.
What is 10 tons of refrigeration in BTU per hour?
10 TR = 120,000 BTU/h.
Is this TR to BTU/h 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.