Convert Kilowatts to Tons of Refrigeration
1 kilowatt = 0.28434514 tons of refrigeration. Multiply the number of kilowatts by 0.284345136094.
1 kW = 0.2843451361 TR
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 0.284345136094.
Results are rounded for display. Double-check values for critical work.
Kilowatts to Tons of Refrigeration table
| Kilowatts | Tons of Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.28434514 TR |
| 2 kW | 0.56869027 TR |
| 3 kW | 0.85303541 TR |
| 4 kW | 1.1373805 TR |
| 5 kW | 1.4217257 TR |
| 10 kW | 2.8434514 TR |
| 20 kW | 5.6869027 TR |
| 25 kW | 7.1086284 TR |
| 50 kW | 14.217257 TR |
| 100 kW | 28.434514 TR |
| 500 kW | 142.17257 TR |
| 1000 kW | 284.34514 TR |
Kilowatts to Tons of Refrigeration in your head
Multiply by 2, then divide by 7.
That lands within 0.5% of the exact value.
10 kW → 2.85714 TR in your head, 2.84345 TR exactly.
About these units
The kilowatt (kW) is a metric unit of power, equal to 1,000 watts.
The ton of refrigeration (TR) is a specialist or regional unit of power, equal to 3,516.8528 watts.
Going the other way, 1 ton of refrigeration = 3.5168528 kilowatts. Power is energy per unit time — engine output in horsepower, air-conditioning capacity in tons, appliance draw in watts. All of them convert cleanly through the watt.
Frequently asked
- How many tons of refrigeration are in a kilowatt?
- 1 kilowatt = 0.28434514 tons of refrigeration.
- How do you convert kilowatts to tons of refrigeration?
- Multiply the number of kilowatts by 0.284345136094.
- What is 10 kW in TR?
- 10 kW = 2.8434514 TR.