Convert Tons of Refrigeration to Megawatts
1 ton of refrigeration (TR) equals 0.003516852842 megawatts (MW).
1 TR = 0.003516852842 MW
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Ton of Refrigeration to Megawatt
- 1 TR = 0.003516852842 MW
- 1 MW = 284.3451361 TR
- Example: convert 15 TR to MW: 15 TR = 15 × 0.003516852842 MW = 0.05275279263 MW
Formula
MW = TR × 0.003516852842067
or MW = TR ÷ 284.345136094
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 TR = 12 000 BTU/h = 3516.8528420667 W
- 1 MW = 10⁶ W
- 1 TR = 3516.852842067 W ÷ 1000000 W per MW = 0.003516852842067 MW
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Ton of Refrigeration definition: ton of refrigeration; Megawatt definition: megawatt.
Worked examples
- A reading of 2.5 TR converts to 0.008792132105 MW.
2.5 TR × 0.003516852842 = 0.008792132105 MW - A value of 10 TR is 0.03516852842 MW.
10 TR × 0.003516852842 = 0.03516852842 MW
Ton of Refrigeration to Megawatt conversion table
| Tons of Refrigeration (TR) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 TR | 0.001758426421 MW |
| 0.75 TR | 0.002637639632 MW |
| 1 TR | 0.003516852842 MW |
| 1.5 TR | 0.005275279263 MW |
| 2 TR | 0.007033705684 MW |
| 2.5 TR | 0.008792132105 MW |
| 3 TR | 0.01055055853 MW |
| 3.5 TR | 0.01230898495 MW |
| 4 TR | 0.01406741137 MW |
| 5 TR | 0.01758426421 MW |
| 7.5 TR | 0.02637639632 MW |
| 10 TR | 0.03516852842 MW |
| 20 TR | 0.07033705684 MW |
| 50 TR | 0.1758426421 MW |
| 100 TR | 0.3516852842 MW |
| 500 TR | 1.758426421 MW |
| 1000 TR | 3.516852842 MW |
Where it's used
Tons of Refrigeration are used for air-conditioner and chiller capacity in the US and Asia, while megawatts appear in wind turbines (2–15 MW). Both measure power (energy per unit time), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Ton of Refrigeration to other power units
| Conversion | 1 TR equals |
|---|---|
| refrigeration ton to watt | 3516.852842 W |
| refrigeration ton to milliwatt | 3516852.842 mW |
| refrigeration ton to kilowatt | 3.516852842 kW |
| refrigeration ton to megawatt | 0.003516852842 MW |
| refrigeration ton to horsepower | 4.716177347 hp |
| refrigeration ton to metric horsepower | 4.781589149 PS |
| refrigeration ton to BTU per hour | 12000 BTU/h |
| refrigeration ton to kilocalorie per hour | 3023.949133 kcal/h |
| refrigeration ton to foot-pound per second | 2593.897541 ft·lbf/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many megawatts are in 1 ton of refrigeration?
1 TR = 0.003516852842 MW.
How do I convert tons of refrigeration to megawatts?
Multiply the value in TR by 0.003516852842, or divide it by 284.3451361. For example, 15 TR × 0.003516852842 = 0.05275279263 MW.
Is the TR to MW 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
- 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)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
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