About Kilowatts (kW) to Refrigeration Tons (RT) Conversion

What are Kilowatts and Refrigeration Tons?

Kilowatts (kW) and refrigeration tons (RT) are both units used to measure power, but they are applied in different contexts:

• Kilowatt (kW): A unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). It's commonly used to measure electrical power and the power output of various systems.
• Refrigeration Ton (RT): A unit of power used specifically in the HVAC and refrigeration industries to measure cooling capacity. One refrigeration ton is defined as 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.

Formula for Kilowatts to Refrigeration Tons Conversion

The formula to convert kilowatts to refrigeration tons is:

\[RT = kW \times 0.2843451\]

Where:

• \(RT\) is the cooling capacity in refrigeration tons
• \(kW\) is the power in kilowatts
• \(0.2843451\) is the conversion factor

Calculation Steps

1. Identify the power in kilowatts.
2. Multiply the kilowatt value by 0.2843451.
3. The result is the equivalent cooling capacity in refrigeration tons.

Example

Let's convert 10 kilowatts to refrigeration tons:

1. Given: \(kW = 10\)
2. Apply the formula: \(RT = 10 \times 0.2843451\)
3. Calculate: \(RT = 2.843451\)

Visual representation:

Therefore, 10 kilowatts is equivalent to approximately 2.84 refrigeration tons.