Convert Tons of Refrigeration to BTUs per Hour
How many BTUs per hour are in a ton of refrigeration? Easy TR to BTU/hr conversion.From
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1 Ton of Refrigeration =
12,000 BTUs per Hour
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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.
BTUs per Hour
A British thermal unit is the amount of energy required to heat a pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit. This can vary slightly depending on the temperature of the water, therefore different estimates for the BTU exist. A BTU/hour is about 0.293 watts.