Tonnage Converter
Convert between BTU/h, kW, RT, and kcal/h
Conversion Results
BTU/h
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kW
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Refrigeration Ton (RT)
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kcal/h
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Quick Reference
1 RT = 12,000 BTU/h = 3.517 kW = 3,024 kcal/h
About Tonnage Conversion
A refrigeration ton (RT) is a unit of power used to describe the heat-extraction capacity of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
Conversion Formulas
- 1 RT = 12,000 BTU/h (British Thermal Units per hour)
- 1 RT = 3.517 kW (kilowatts)
- 1 RT = 3,024 kcal/h (kilocalories per hour)
Common Equipment Capacities
| Application | RT | BTU/h | kW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window AC | 0.5 - 1.5 | 6,000 - 18,000 | 1.8 - 5.3 |
| Split AC (Residential) | 1 - 3 | 12,000 - 36,000 | 3.5 - 10.5 |
| Packaged Unit | 3 - 25 | 36,000 - 300,000 | 10.5 - 88 |
| Chiller (Commercial) | 50 - 500+ | 600,000+ | 176+ |