Cooling Capacity Converter (TR / kW / BTU/h)
Tons of refrigeration, kilowatts, BTU/h and kcal/h in one card.
One 'ton' melts one US ton of ice per day — 1900s ice-trade heritage living on in every AC spec sheet.
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Cooling Capacity Converter (TR / kW / BTU/h) is a free ton to kw for HVAC designers, technicians and energy auditors — instant, accurate and 100% client-side, with the governing formula and reference shown next to the result so the number can be defended, not just quoted.
About Cooling Capacity Converter (TR / kW / BTU/h)
Tons of refrigeration, kilowatts, BTU/h and kcal/h in one card. The calculation implements 1 TR = 3.517 kW = 12,000 BTU/h = 3,024 kcal/h (ASHRAE terminology). One 'ton' melts one US ton of ice per day — 1900s ice-trade heritage living on in every AC spec sheet.
How to use Cooling Capacity Converter (TR / kW / BTU/h)
- 1Enter Capacity in TR.
- 2Read Kilowatts, BTU per hour, kcal per hour instantly — no submit button needed.
Why use Cooling Capacity Converter (TR / kW / BTU/h)?
- ✓Implements the standard formula — 1 TR = 3.517 kW = 12,000 BTU/h = 3,024 kcal/h
- ✓Reference cited on-page: ASHRAE terminology
- ✓Live worked example: the substitution recomputes from your numbers
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser — nothing uploaded, free forever
Frequently asked questions
What formula does the Cooling Capacity Converter (TR / kW / BTU/h) use?+
It computes 1 TR = 3.517 kW = 12,000 BTU/h = 3,024 kcal/h, per ASHRAE terminology. The formula is displayed under the result along with a worked example substituted with your own inputs.
What should I keep in mind when using this calculator?+
One 'ton' melts one US ton of ice per day — 1900s ice-trade heritage living on in every AC spec sheet.
Is this based on ASHRAE methods?+
The calculations follow the standard ASHRAE/ISHRAE formulations cited under the result, simplified where industry practice does the same. For permit-grade design, confirm with the full code procedure.
Is the Cooling Capacity Converter (TR / kW / BTU/h) free to use?+
Yes — completely free, no sign-up, no limits. It runs client-side in your browser, so inputs stay private and results are instant even on slow connections.
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