How to convert tons of refrigeration to kilowatts
kW = TR × 3.516852842Multiply the value in tons of refrigeration by 3.516852842. To go the other way, multiply by 0.2843451361 (or divide by 3.516852842).
A ton of refrigeration is larger than a kilowatt: one ton of refrigeration contains 3.516852842 kilowatts.
Worked examples
- 1 ton of refrigeration1 TR × 3.516852842 = 3.516852842 kW
- 5 tons of refrigeration5 TR × 3.516852842 = 17.58426421 kW
- 10 tons of refrigeration10 TR × 3.516852842 = 35.16852842 kW
- 20 tons of refrigeration20 TR × 3.516852842 = 70.33705684 kW
- 100 tons of refrigeration100 TR × 3.516852842 = 351.6852842 kW
Tons of refrigeration to kilowatts conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Tons of refrigeration (TR) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 TR | 0.35168528 kW |
| 0.25 TR | 0.87921321 kW |
| 0.5 TR | 1.7584264 kW |
| 1 TR | 3.5168528 kW |
| 2 TR | 7.0337057 kW |
| 3 TR | 10.550559 kW |
| 4 TR | 14.067411 kW |
| 5 TR | 17.584264 kW |
| 6 TR | 21.101117 kW |
| 7 TR | 24.61797 kW |
| 8 TR | 28.134823 kW |
| 9 TR | 31.651676 kW |
| 10 TR | 35.168528 kW |
| Tons of refrigeration (TR) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 12 TR | 42.202234 kW |
| 15 TR | 52.752793 kW |
| 20 TR | 70.337057 kW |
| 25 TR | 87.921321 kW |
| 30 TR | 105.50559 kW |
| 40 TR | 140.67411 kW |
| 50 TR | 175.84264 kW |
| 75 TR | 263.76396 kW |
| 100 TR | 351.68528 kW |
| 250 TR | 879.21321 kW |
| 500 TR | 1,758.4264 kW |
| 1,000 TR | 3,516.8528 kW |
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).
Kilowatt (kW)
One thousand watts. Electric-vehicle motors, home solar arrays and engines are rated in kW. One kilowatt equals 1,000 watts (W).
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in one ton of refrigeration?
There are 3.516852842 kilowatts in one ton of refrigeration, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert tons of refrigeration to kilowatts?
Multiply the number of tons of refrigeration by 3.516852842. For example, 10 TR × 3.516852842 = 35.16852842 kW.
How many tons of refrigeration are in one kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 0.2843451361 tons of refrigeration. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 3.516852842.
What is 10 tons of refrigeration in kilowatts?
10 TR = 35.16852842 kW.
Is this TR to kW 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.