To convert cooling capacity from tons to kilowatts (kW):
\[ \text{P (kW)} = \text{C (tons)} \times 3.517 \]
Where:
Cooling capacity in tons is a unit of power used in the United States to describe the rate at which an air conditioning system can remove heat from a space. One ton of cooling is equal to the amount of heat absorbed by one ton of ice causing it to melt completely over a period of 24 hours. It is equivalent to a heat absorption rate of 12,000 BTU per hour.
Let's assume the following value:
Using the formula:
\[ \text{P (kW)} = 5 \times 3.517 = 17.585 \]
The Power in Kilowatts is 17.585 kW.
