About BTU/hr to Refrigeration Tons Conversion

What is BTU/hr and Refrigeration Tons?

BTU/hr (British Thermal Units per hour) and Refrigeration Tons are both units used to measure cooling capacity, particularly in the context of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

• BTU/hr (British Thermal Units per hour): A unit of power commonly used in the heating and cooling industry, especially in North America. It represents the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit in one hour.
• Refrigeration Ton: A unit of cooling capacity equal to the rate of heat transfer that results in the freezing of 1 short ton (2,000 pounds or 907 kg) of pure water at 0°C (32°F) in 24 hours. One refrigeration ton is equivalent to 12,000 BTU/hr.

Formula for BTU/hr to Refrigeration Tons Conversion

The formula to convert BTU/hr to Refrigeration Tons is:

\[Refrigeration Tons = \frac{BTU/hr}{12,000}\]

Where:

• \(Refrigeration Tons\) is the cooling capacity in tons
• \(BTU/hr\) is the cooling capacity in British Thermal Units per hour
• \(12,000\) is the number of BTU/hr in one refrigeration ton

Calculation Steps

1. Identify the cooling capacity in BTU/hr.
2. Divide the BTU/hr value by 12,000.
3. The result is the equivalent cooling capacity in Refrigeration Tons.

Example

Let's convert 60,000 BTU/hr to Refrigeration Tons:

1. Given: BTU/hr = 60,000
2. Apply the formula: \(Refrigeration Tons = \frac{60,000}{12,000}\)
3. Calculate: \(Refrigeration Tons = 5\)

Visual representation:

Therefore, 60,000 BTU/hr is equivalent to 5 Refrigeration Tons.