Convert Gigawatts to Tons of Refrigeration
How many tons of refrigeration are in a gigawatt? Easy GW to TR conversion.From
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1 Gigawatt ≈
284,345.10 Tons of Refrigeration
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Gigawatts
A gigawatt is 1 billion watts. The total electricty generating capacity of the United States is about 1,100 gigawatts.
Tons of Refrigeration
A ton of refrigeration is a unit of power sometimes used in the United States. It is defined as the energy put off by melting a ton of ice every 24 hours, and is approximately 12,000 BTUs per hour.