Kilowatts to Tons of refrigeration (kW to TR)

Formula

1 kW = 0.284345 TR

tons of refrigeration = kilowatts × 0.2843451361 — reverse: kilowatts = tons of refrigeration × 3.516852842

The factor is derived from the SI definitions of both units (base unit: W) as listed in NIST SP 811; results on this page are shown to 6 significant figures, the API returns up to 12.

Worked examples

• 5 kW = 1.42173 TR
• 12.5 kW = 3.55431 TR
• 100 kW = 28.4345 TR

Kilowatts to tons of refrigeration conversion table

FAQ

How many tons of refrigeration are in one kilowatt?

1 kW = 0.284345 TR. The factor comes from the SI definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 / BIPM), so it is exact or correct to at least 10 significant figures.

What is the formula to convert kilowatts to tons of refrigeration?

Multiply the value in kilowatts by 0.2843451361: tons of refrigeration = kilowatts × 0.2843451361. For example, 5 kW = 1.42173 TR.

How do I convert tons of refrigeration back to kilowatts?

Multiply by the inverse factor 3.516852842 (kilowatts = tons of refrigeration × 3.516852842), or use the tons of refrigeration-to-kilowatts page.

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Machine access

• API: GET https://tttkmbb.com/api/v1/convert?value=5&from_unit=kW&to_unit=ton_refrigeration
• MCP: server https://tttkmbb.com/mcp, tool convert_units with {"value":5,"from_unit":"kW","to_unit":"ton_refrigeration"}
• Markdown: https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/kw-to-tons-of-refrigeration.md · JSON: https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/kw-to-tons-of-refrigeration.json (add ?value= for a result) · Units: /api/v1/units?quantity=power
• OpenAPI operationId: convert_units. Freshness: static. Authentication: none.

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 – Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B conversion factors (standard)
• BIPM – The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) (standard)
• Wikipedia – Conversion of units (reference)