BTU/hr to Refrigeration Tons Converter
Convert HVAC cooling capacity from BTU/hr to refrigeration tons. Exactly 12,000 BTU/hr is equal to 1 refrigeration ton.
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BTU per hour ↔ Refrigeration Ton
Calculation Formula
1 BTU/hr ÷ 12,000 = 0.000083 RT
Worked Example
Convert 24,000 BTU/hr to Tons:
24,000 ÷ 12,000 = 2 Tons
BTU per hour to Refrigeration Ton Table
| BTU/hr | RT |
|---|---|
| 6,000 BTU/hr | 0.5 RT |
| 9,000 BTU/hr | 0.75 RT |
| 12,000 BTU/hr | 1 RT |
| 18,000 BTU/hr | 1.5 RT |
| 24,000 BTU/hr | 2 RT |
| 36,000 BTU/hr | 3 RT |
| 48,000 BTU/hr | 4 RT |
| 60,000 BTU/hr | 5 RT |
Understanding the Conversion
In the HVAC industry, air conditioners and heat pumps are often sized in "tons". This does not refer to weight, but rather the cooling capacity. One ton is the rate of heat transfer needed to freeze one short ton (2,000 lbs) of water into ice in 24 hours.
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