kW to Tons Converter
Convert Kilowatts (kW) to Refrigeration Tons (RT) instantly.
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What is the Kilowatts to Refrigeration Tons Converter?
The Kilowatts (kW) to Refrigeration Tons (RT) converter is a critical tool for HVAC engineers. It translates the raw electrical power of an air conditioning unit into its actual cooling capacity, measured in the historical "tons of ice melted in 24 hours" standard.
How It Works (Formula)
In thermodynamics, one Refrigeration Ton is equivalent to exactly 12,000 BTUs per hour, or roughly 3.5168525 kilowatts of thermal energy transfer. The calculator divides the total kW by this constant to find the HVAC tonnage.
$$ P_{(RT)} = \frac{P_{(kW)}}{3.5168525} $$
The thermodynamic conversion factor for commercial cooling systems.
How to Use It
Enter the power of the cooling system in Kilowatts (kW). The tool will divide that value by 3.5168525 and instantly output the cooling capacity in Refrigeration Tons (RT). For example, a 7 kW system yields approximately 2 Tons of cooling.