Convert Megawatts to Tons of Refrigeration
1 megawatt (MW) equals 284.3451361 tons of refrigeration (TR).
1 MW = 284.3451361 TR
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Megawatt to Ton of Refrigeration
- 1 MW = 284.3451361 TR
- 1 TR = 0.003516852842 MW
- Example: convert 15 MW to TR: 15 MW = 15 × 284.3451361 TR = 4265.177041 TR
Formula
TR = MW × 284.345136094
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 MW = 10⁶ W
- 1 TR = 12 000 BTU/h = 3516.8528420667 W
- 1 MW = 1000000 W ÷ 3516.852842067 W per TR = 284.345136094 TR
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Megawatt definition: megawatt; Ton of Refrigeration definition: ton of refrigeration.
Worked examples
- A reading of 3 MW converts to 853.0354083 TR.
3 MW × 284.3451361 = 853.0354083 TR - A value of 50 MW is 14217.2568 TR.
50 MW × 284.3451361 = 14217.2568 TR
Megawatt to Ton of Refrigeration conversion table
| Megawatts (MW) | Tons of Refrigeration (TR) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MW | 142.172568 TR |
| 1 MW | 284.3451361 TR |
| 2 MW | 568.6902722 TR |
| 3 MW | 853.0354083 TR |
| 5 MW | 1421.72568 TR |
| 10 MW | 2843.451361 TR |
| 50 MW | 14217.2568 TR |
| 100 MW | 28434.51361 TR |
| 500 MW | 142172.568 TR |
| 1000 MW | 284345.1361 TR |
Where it's used
Megawatts are used for wind turbines (2–15 MW), while tons of refrigeration appear in air-conditioner and chiller capacity in the US and Asia. Both measure power (energy per unit time), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Megawatt to other power units
| Conversion | 1 MW equals |
|---|---|
| megawatt to watt | 1000000 W |
| megawatt to milliwatt | 1000000000 mW |
| megawatt to kilowatt | 1000 kW |
| megawatt to horsepower | 1341.02209 hp |
| megawatt to metric horsepower | 1359.621617 PS |
| megawatt to BTU per hour | 3412141.633 BTU/h |
| megawatt to refrigeration ton | 284.3451361 TR |
| megawatt to kilocalorie per hour | 859845.2279 kcal/h |
| megawatt to foot-pound per second | 737562.1493 ft·lbf/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many tons of refrigeration are in 1 megawatt?
1 MW = 284.3451361 TR.
How do I convert megawatts to tons of refrigeration?
Multiply the value in MW by 284.3451361. For example, 15 MW × 284.3451361 = 4265.177041 TR.
Is the MW to TR conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "ton of refrigeration (12 000 Btu_IT/h)".
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