Tons to kW Calculator

Convert Cooling Capacity from Tons to kW

Formula

To convert cooling capacity from tons to kilowatts (kW):

\[ \text{P (kW)} = \text{C (tons)} \times 3.517 \]

Where:

What is Cooling Capacity in Tons?

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.

Example Calculation

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.