Kilowatts (kW)	Tons of Refrigeration (TR)
1 kW	0.2843 TR
2 kW	0.5687 TR
5 kW	1.4217 TR
10 kW	2.8435 TR
25 kW	7.1086 TR
50 kW	14.2173 TR
100 kW	28.4345 TR
250 kW	71.0863 TR
500 kW	142.1726 TR
1000 kW	284.3451 TR

Convert Kilowatts to Tons of Refrigeration

Convert kilowatts to tons of refrigeration (kW to TR) with our instant calculator. 1 kW = 0.284345 TR. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Kilowatts to Tons of Refrigeration (kW to TR)

1 Kilowatt (kW) is equal to 0.284345 Tons of Refrigeration (TR). Multiply the kilowatt value by 0.2843451361

Quick Answer 1 kW = 0.284345 TR

Formula TR = kW × 0.2843451361

Inverse Factor 1 TR = 3.516853 kW

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

The SI unit of power is the watt (W), equal to 1 joule per second. 1 mechanical horsepower equals ~745.7 watts.

About Kilowatts (kW): Kilowatt (kW) is a unit in the Power measurement category. It is a standard everyday unit of power measurement. Relative to the power base unit, 1 kW equals 1000 Watts (W).

About Tons of Refrigeration (TR): Ton of Refrigeration (TR) is a unit in the Power measurement category. It is widely used in 12,000 btu/h (ac & heat pump cooling). Relative to the power base unit, 1 TR equals 3516.852842 Watts (W).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Tons of Refrigeration to Kilowatts (TR to kW) calculator (1 TR = 3.516853 kW).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (kW to TR)

Convert 5 Kilowatts to Tons of Refrigeration: Applying the formula (TR = kW × 0.2843451361): starting with 5 kW, multiply the kilowatt value by 0.2843451361 to get 1.4217 TR.
Convert 10 Kilowatts to Tons of Refrigeration: Applying the formula (TR = kW × 0.2843451361): starting with 10 kW, multiply the kilowatt value by 0.2843451361 to get 2.8435 TR.
Convert 50 Kilowatts to Tons of Refrigeration: Applying the formula (TR = kW × 0.2843451361): starting with 50 kW, multiply the kilowatt value by 0.2843451361 to get 14.2173 TR.

Popular Power Conversions

Horsepower (Mechanical/US) ⇄ Kilowatt

1 mechanical horsepower equals approximately 0.7457 kilowatts.

Kilowatt ⇄ Horsepower (Mechanical/US)

Multiply kilowatts by ~1.34102 to calculate mechanical horsepower.

Kilowatt ⇄ Watt

1 kilowatt equals exactly 1,000 watts.

Megawatt ⇄ Kilowatt

1 megawatt equals exactly 1,000 kilowatts or 1,000,000 watts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting kilowatts to tons of refrigeration.

How many tons of refrigeration are in 1 kilowatt?

There are 0.284345 tons of refrigeration (TR) in 1 kilowatt (kW). Conversely, 1 ton of refrigeration equals 3.516853 kilowatts.

How do you convert kilowatts to tons of refrigeration?

To convert kilowatts (kW) to tons of refrigeration (TR), use the formula: TR = kW × 0.2843451361. Multiply the kilowatt value by 0.2843451361. For example, 10 kW equals 2.8435 TR.

How do I convert back from tons of refrigeration to kilowatts?

To convert in the reverse direction from tons of refrigeration (TR) to kilowatts (kW), use the inverse formula: kW = TR × 3.516852842. Multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 3.516852842 (1 TR = 3.516853 kW).

What is the difference between kilowatt (kW) and ton of refrigeration (TR)?

Both kilowatt and ton of refrigeration measure power. Kilowatt (kW) is a unit in the Power measurement category. It is a standard everyday unit of power measurement. Relative to the power base unit, 1 kW equals 1000 Watts (W). Ton of Refrigeration (TR) is a unit in the Power measurement category. It is widely used in 12,000 btu/h (ac & heat pump cooling). Relative to the power base unit, 1 TR equals 3516.852842 Watts (W).

How many watts are in 1 horsepower?

1 mechanical (imperial) horsepower equals approximately 745.7 watts. 1 metric horsepower (PS) equals ~735.5 watts.