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Real-World Examples
The Uses of Tons (Refrigeration) to Watts Conversion
Tons of refrigeration is the standard unit for rating air conditioning and commercial chiller capacity, so this conversion is most useful when comparing against a building's electrical load given in watts.
Sizing a Central Air Conditioning System
HVAC contractors who calculate a home's electrical circuit requirements in watts convert the air conditioner's rated cooling capacity, specified in tons of refrigeration, into watts for a complete electrical load picture.
Comparing Commercial Chiller Specifications
Facility engineers comparing commercial chillers rated in tons of refrigeration convert the figure into watts for an apples-to-apples comparison with other watt-rated building equipment.
Checking Walk-In Cooler Compressor Capacity
Refrigeration technicians who calculate a walk-in cooler's compressor electrical draw in watts convert the unit's rated cooling capacity, given in tons of refrigeration, into watts for a complete system power analysis.
Quick Reference
Comprehensive Conversion Table
Our quick table gives you instant results, so you don't have to calculate these common values manually.
| Conversion | Formula | Result (W) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 RT to W | 1 × 3516.8528420666667 | 3,516.85 W |
| 2 RT to W | 2 × 3516.8528420666667 | 7,033.71 W |
| 3 RT to W | 3 × 3516.8528420666667 | 10,550.56 W |
| 5 RT to W | 5 × 3516.8528420666667 | 17,584.26 W |
| 10 RT to W | 10 × 3516.8528420666667 | 35,168.53 W |
| 20 RT to W | 20 × 3516.8528420666667 | 70,337.06 W |
| 50 RT to W | 50 × 3516.8528420666667 | 175,842.64 W |
| 100 RT to W | 100 × 3516.8528420666667 | 351,685.28 W |
| 500 RT to W | 500 × 3516.8528420666667 | 1,758,426.42 W |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many watts are in 1 ton (refrigeration)?
1 ton (refrigeration) equals 3,516.85 watts, a figure useful for anyone working at the air conditioning and commercial refrigeration capacity ratings scale.
How many tons (refrigeration) are in 1 watt?
1 watt equals approximately 0.000284345 ton (refrigeration)s, which puts the size of a single watt into perspective against the ton (refrigeration).
Why would anyone convert tons of refrigeration to watts?
This comes up in air conditioning and commercial refrigeration sizing, where a unit's rated cooling capacity in tons of refrigeration needs to be compared against an electrical load figure in watts.
Why is it called a 'ton' when it measures cooling, not weight?
The unit traces back to the cooling effect of melting one ton of ice over 24 hours; modern tons of refrigeration are standardized at exactly 12,000 BTU (IT) per hour rather than tied to actual ice.