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tons of refrigeration to BTU/hr Converter

Convert tons of refrigeration to BTU/hr instantly with a reference conversion table.

Quick answer: To convert tons of refrigeration to BTU/hr, multiply by 12000. For example, 1 tons of refrigeration = 12000 BTU/hr. Use the calculator below for any value.
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Common conversions
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Formula:

How to convert tons of refrigeration to BTU/hr

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Enter your value

Type the number of tons of refrigeration you want to convert into the left box. The result in btu/hr appears instantly in the right box. You can also type into the right box to convert in the other direction.

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Use the swap button

Click the ⇄ Swap button to reverse the conversion — BTU/hr to tons of refrigeration. Your current value carries across so you don't have to re-enter anything.

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About tons of refrigeration and BTU/hr

tons of refrigeration and BTU/hr are common power measurements.

💡 Did you know?

1 ton of refrigeration = 12,000 BTU/hour = 3.517 kW. The 'ton' here refers to melting 1 short ton (2,000 lbs) of ice in 24 hours — the cooling effect needed to turn that ice from solid to liquid. This archaic unit persists in US HVAC specifications.

📊 Common conversions at a glance
tons of refrigeration BTU/hr
0.5 6000
1 1.2e+04
1.5 1.8e+04
2 2.4e+04
3 3.6e+04
5 6e+04
Reviewed for 2026. tons of refrigeration ↔ BTU/hr conversion factor verified against published reference data. Built by a UK-based qualified primary teacher and FA Level 2 coach as part of 247QuickTools' free utility-tools project.