Tons of Refrigeration (TR)	Metric Horsepower (PS)
1 TR	4.7816 PS
2 TR	9.5632 PS
5 TR	23.9079 PS
10 TR	47.8159 PS
25 TR	119.5397 PS
50 TR	239.0795 PS
100 TR	478.1589 PS
250 TR	1195.4 PS
500 TR	2390.79 PS
1000 TR	4781.59 PS

Convert Tons of Refrigeration to Metric Horsepower

Convert tons of refrigeration to metric horsepower (TR to PS) with our instant calculator. 1 TR = 4.781589 PS. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Tons of Refrigeration to Metric Horsepower (TR to PS)

1 Ton of Refrigeration (TR) is equal to 4.781589 Metric Horsepower (PS). Multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 4.781589149

Quick Answer 1 TR = 4.781589 PS

Formula PS = TR × 4.781589149

Inverse Factor 1 PS = 0.209135 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 Metric Horsepower (PS): Metric Horsepower (PS) (PS) is a unit in the Power measurement category. It is widely used in metric horsepower (ps / din). Relative to the power base unit, 1 PS equals 735.49875 Watts (W).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Metric Horsepower to Tons of Refrigeration (PS to TR) calculator (1 PS = 0.209135 TR).

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

Convert 5 Tons of Refrigeration to Metric Horsepower: Applying the formula (PS = TR × 4.781589149): starting with 5 TR, multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 4.781589149 to get 23.9079 PS.
Convert 10 Tons of Refrigeration to Metric Horsepower: Applying the formula (PS = TR × 4.781589149): starting with 10 TR, multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 4.781589149 to get 47.8159 PS.
Convert 50 Tons of Refrigeration to Metric Horsepower: Applying the formula (PS = TR × 4.781589149): starting with 50 TR, multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 4.781589149 to get 239.0795 PS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting tons of refrigeration to metric horsepower.

How many metric horsepower are in 1 ton of refrigeration?

There are 4.781589 metric horsepower (PS) in 1 ton of refrigeration (TR). Conversely, 1 metric horsepower (ps) equals 0.209135 tons of refrigeration.

How do you convert tons of refrigeration to metric horsepower?

To convert tons of refrigeration (TR) to metric horsepower (PS), use the formula: PS = TR × 4.781589149. Multiply the ton of refrigeration value by 4.781589149. For example, 10 TR equals 47.8159 PS.

How do I convert back from metric horsepower to tons of refrigeration?

To convert in the reverse direction from metric horsepower (PS) to tons of refrigeration (TR), use the inverse formula: TR = PS × 0.2091354922. Multiply the metric horsepower (ps) value by 0.2091354922 (1 PS = 0.209135 TR).

What is the difference between ton of refrigeration (TR) and metric horsepower (ps) (PS)?

Both ton of refrigeration and metric horsepower (ps) 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). Metric Horsepower (PS) (PS) is a unit in the Power measurement category. It is widely used in metric horsepower (ps / din). Relative to the power base unit, 1 PS equals 735.49875 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.