Tons to kW Converter
Convert Refrigeration Tons (RT) to Kilowatts (kW) instantly.
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What is the Tons to Kilowatts Converter?
The Refrigeration Tons (RT) to Kilowatts (kW) converter is vital for commercial HVAC designers. It takes the legacy thermodynamic measurement of cooling capacity (Tons) and converts it into the modern metric standard (Kilowatts) required to size the building's electrical breakers.
How It Works (Formula)
In physics, the rate of heat transfer required to freeze one "ton" of ice per day equates to exactly 3.5168525 kilowatts of sustained energy. To convert Tons into kW, the calculator multiplies the inputted tonnage by this precise thermodynamic constant.
$$ P_{(\text{kW})} = P_{(\text{RT})} \times 3.5168525 $$
The multiplier for converting HVAC cooling capacity to electrical power.
How to Use It
Enter the cooling capacity of the chiller or air conditioning unit in Refrigeration Tons (RT). The tool will instantly multiply that value by 3.5168525 and output the system's thermal equivalent in Kilowatts (kW).