Convert ton (refrigeration) to Btu (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert ton (refrigeration) [ton] to Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s], or Convert Btu (th)/second to ton (refrigeration).
How to Convert Ton (Refrigeration) to Btu (Th)/second
1 ton = 3.33556488831982 Btu(th)/s
Example: convert 15 ton to Btu(th)/s:
15 ton = 15 × 3.33556488831982 Btu(th)/s = 50.0334733247973 Btu(th)/s
Ton (Refrigeration) to Btu (Th)/second Conversion Table
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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.
Btu (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.