The formula to calculate the Tonnage (T) is:
\[ T = \frac{BTU}{12,000} \]
Where:
Heat pump tonnage refers to the heat output capacity of a heat pump. It is a measure of how much heat a heat pump can remove from a home in an hour. The term “tonnage” comes from the fact that it used to take 1 ton of ice to cool a room for 24 hours. Therefore, a 1-ton heat pump can remove as much heat as 1 ton of ice would absorb in melting over a 24-hour period. This measurement helps in determining the right size of heat pump needed for a particular space or building.
Let's assume the following value:
Using the formula:
\[ T = \frac{36,000}{12,000} = 3 \text{ tons} \]
The Tonnage (T) is 3 tons.
