Tons of Refrigeration (TR)	BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
1 TR	12000 BTU/h
2 TR	24000 BTU/h
5 TR	60000 BTU/h
10 TR	120000 BTU/h
25 TR	300000 BTU/h
50 TR	600000 BTU/h
100 TR	1200000 BTU/h
250 TR	3000000 BTU/h
500 TR	6000000 BTU/h
1000 TR	12000000.01 BTU/h

Convert Tons of Refrigeration to BTU per Hour

Convert tons of refrigeration to btu per hour (TR to BTU/h) with our instant calculator. 1 TR = 12000.000007 BTU/h. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Tons of Refrigeration to BTU per Hour (TR to BTU/h)

1 Ton of Refrigeration (TR) is equal to 12000.000007 BTU per Hour (BTU/h). Multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 12000.00001

Quick Answer 1 TR = 12000.000007 BTU/h

Formula BTU/h = TR × 12000.00001

Inverse Factor 1 BTU/h = 0.000083 TR

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 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).

About BTU per Hour (BTU/h): BTU per Hour (BTU/h) is a unit in the Power measurement category. It is widely used in btu per hour (heating / cooling). Relative to the power base unit, 1 BTU/h equals 0.293071 Watts (W).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert BTU per Hour to Tons of Refrigeration (BTU/h to TR) calculator (1 BTU/h = 0.000083 TR).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (TR to BTU/h)

Convert 5 Tons of Refrigeration to BTU per Hour: Applying the formula (BTU/h = TR × 12000.00001): starting with 5 TR, multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 12000.00001 to get 60000 BTU/h.
Convert 10 Tons of Refrigeration to BTU per Hour: Applying the formula (BTU/h = TR × 12000.00001): starting with 10 TR, multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 12000.00001 to get 120000.0001 BTU/h.
Convert 50 Tons of Refrigeration to BTU per Hour: Applying the formula (BTU/h = TR × 12000.00001): starting with 50 TR, multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 12000.00001 to get 600000.0004 BTU/h.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting tons of refrigeration to btu per hour.

How many btu per hour are in 1 ton of refrigeration?

There are 12000.000007 btu per hour (BTU/h) in 1 ton of refrigeration (TR). Conversely, 1 btu per hour equals 0.000083 tons of refrigeration.

How do you convert tons of refrigeration to btu per hour?

To convert tons of refrigeration (TR) to btu per hour (BTU/h), use the formula: BTU/h = TR × 12000.00001. Multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 12000.00001. For example, 10 TR equals 120000.0001 BTU/h.

How do I convert back from btu per hour to tons of refrigeration?

To convert in the reverse direction from btu per hour (BTU/h) to tons of refrigeration (TR), use the inverse formula: TR = BTU/h × 0.00008333333328. Multiply the btu per hour value by 0.00008333333328 (1 BTU/h = 0.000083 TR).

What is the difference between ton of refrigeration (TR) and btu per hour (BTU/h)?

Both ton of refrigeration and btu per hour measure power. 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). BTU per Hour (BTU/h) is a unit in the Power measurement category. It is widely used in btu per hour (heating / cooling). Relative to the power base unit, 1 BTU/h equals 0.293071 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.