BTU to Tons Converter
Convert air-conditioning cooling capacity between BTU per hour and refrigeration tons.
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What this tool does
Convert air-conditioning cooling capacity between BTU per hour and refrigeration tons. BTU/h is power; BTU alone is energy. One refrigeration ton is 12,000 BTU/h.
How to use the BTU to Tons Converter
- Enter or select btu per hour.
- Read the calculated result; change any measurement to compare alternatives.
Formula
tons=BTU/h÷12000
- value
- BTU per hour
BTU/h is power; BTU alone is energy. One refrigeration ton is 12,000 BTU/h.
Worked example
For btu to tons converter, the following measurements illustrate the exact method: BTU per hour: 24000.
Inputs
- BTU per hour24000
Result
- Cooling tons2
Results explained
- Cooling tons
- Cooling tons from the formula above. BTU/h is power; BTU alone is energy. One refrigeration ton is 12,000 BTU/h.
Frequently asked questions
tons=BTU/h÷12000
BTU/h is power; BTU alone is energy. One refrigeration ton is 12,000 BTU/h.
No. Electrical and HVAC results are estimates. Installation must comply with local codes and be checked by a qualified licensed professional.
Nameplate values, conductor temperature, power factor, efficiency, weather and actual installation conditions may differ from your entered assumptions.
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