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

What are Refrigeration Tons and Kilowatts?

Refrigeration Tons (RT) and Kilowatts (kW) are both units used to measure cooling power:

• Refrigeration Ton (RT): A unit of cooling capacity equal to the rate of heat transfer that results in the freezing of 1 short ton (2,000 pounds) of pure water at 0°C (32°F) in 24 hours.
• Kilowatt (kW): A unit of power in the International System of Units (SI), equal to 1,000 watts. It's commonly used to measure electrical power, but can also represent thermal or cooling power.

Formula for Refrigeration Tons to Kilowatts Conversion

The formula to convert refrigeration tons to kilowatts is:

\[kW = RT \times 3.51685\]

Where:

• \(kW\) is the cooling power in kilowatts
• \(RT\) is the cooling capacity in Refrigeration Tons
• 3.51685 is the conversion factor (1 RT ≈ 3.51685 kW)

Calculation Steps

1. Identify the cooling capacity in refrigeration tons.
2. Multiply this value by 3.51685 (since 1 RT ≈ 3.51685 kW).
3. The result is the equivalent cooling power in kilowatts.

Example

Let's convert 5 refrigeration tons to kilowatts:

1. Given: \(RT = 5\)
2. Apply the formula: \(kW = 5 \times 3.51685\)
3. Calculate: \(kW = 17.58425\)

Visual representation:

Therefore, 5 refrigeration tons is equivalent to approximately 17.58 kilowatts.