How to convert tons to kW
HVAC Unit Converter
Convert between refrigeration tons, kilowatts, BTU/hr and more
Refrigeration Units
1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr cooling capacity
British Thermal Unit per hour
Power Units
Electrical or thermal power
Mechanical power unit
Conversion Results
Enter a value in any field above to see conversion results here.
Conversion Formulas:
- 1 Refrigeration Ton (RT) = 12,000 BTU/hr
- 1 RT = 3.51685 kW
- 1 kW = 3,412.14 BTU/hr
- 1 Horsepower (hp) = 0.7457 kW
- 1 hp = 2,544.43 BTU/hr
Efficiency Calculator
COP:
-
Coefficient of Performance
EER:
-
Energy Efficiency Ratio
kW/Ton:
-
Power per Ton Ratio
Note: Calculations are based on standard HVAC industry conversion factors.
One refrigeration ton is equal to 3.5168525 kilowatts:
1 RT = 3.5168525 kW
One kilowatt is equal to 0.284345 refrigeration ton:
1 kW = 0.28434517 RT
So the power P in kilowatts (kW) is equal to the power P in refrigeration tons (RT) times 3.5168525:
P(kW) = P(RT) × 3.5168525
Example
Convert 2 RT to kilowatts:
P(kW) = 2 RT × 3.5168525 = 7.033705 kW
Tons to kW conversion table
| Power (ton) | Power (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 RT | 0.035168525 RT |
| 0.1 RT | 0.35168525 RT |
| 1 RT | 3.5168525 RT |
| 10 RT | 35.168525 RT |
| 100 RT | 351.68525 RT |
