BTU to Tons Converter
Convert energy from BTUs per hour (BTU/hr) to tons (refrigeration).
British Thermal Units (BTU) to Tons (Refrigeration) Conversion
To convert British Thermal Units (BTU) to tons (refrigeration), you can use the following formula:
Conversion Formula โก
The formula becomes:
Tons = BTU/hr ร 0.0000833333Where:
- Tons = Power in refrigeration tons
- BTU/hr = Power in British Thermal Units per hour (BTU/hr)
Key Insight:
This formula is essential for converting energy measurements from BTU to refrigeration tons, which is commonly used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
๐ค What Do These Terms Really Mean?
Let’s break down these energy measurements in a way that’s easy to understand:
๐ British Thermal Units (BTU)
BTU is a unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States:
- Scientific Definition: 1 BTU is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
- Real-world Example: A typical air conditioning unit might have a cooling capacity of 12,000 BTU/hr.
- Common Usage: Used in heating and cooling systems, such as HVAC units and refrigerators.
โ๏ธ Tons (Refrigeration)
A ton of refrigeration is a unit of power used to describe the cooling capacity of air conditioning systems:
- Scientific Definition: 1 ton of refrigeration is defined as the amount of heat absorbed by melting one ton of ice in 24 hours, equivalent to 12,000 BTU/hr.
- Real-world Example: A typical residential air conditioning unit might be rated at 2 tons, which corresponds to 24,000 BTU/hr.
- Common Usage: Used in HVAC systems to specify cooling capacity.
๐ฏ Quick Memory Trick
Remember: 1 BTU/hr = 0.0000833333 tons
Just like:
- 1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr
- 1 ton = 3.517 kW
This conversion is useful for understanding energy consumption in cooling systems!
BTU to Tons (Refrigeration) Conversion
Formula: Tons = BTU/hr ร 0.0000833333
Results:
Example Values
| Power (BTU/hr) | Power (Tons) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU/hr | 0.000083 tons |
| 10 BTU/hr | 0.000833 tons |
| 100 BTU/hr | 0.0083 tons |
| 12000 BTU/hr | 1.0000 tons |
| 14000 BTU/hr | 1.1667 tons |
| 18000 BTU/hr | 1.5000 tons |
| 24000 BTU/hr | 2.0000 tons |
| 30000 BTU/hr | 2.5000 tons |
| 36000 BTU/hr | 3.0000 tons |
| 42000 BTU/hr | 3.5000 tons |
| 48000 BTU/hr | 4.0000 tons |
| 54000 BTU/hr | 4.5000 tons |
| 60000 BTU/hr | 5.0000 tons |
| 72000 BTU/hr | 6.0000 tons |
| 80000 BTU/hr | 6.6667 tons |
| 90000 BTU/hr | 7.5000 tons |
| 100000 BTU/hr | 8.3333 tons |
| 500000 BTU/hr | 41.6667 tons |
| 1000000 BTU/hr | 83.3333 tons |
