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BTU/hr
BTU/hr (British Thermal Units per hour) is a unit of power that measures the rate of heat transfer or energy consumption per hour. It is commonly used to describe the heating or cooling capacity of appliances and HVAC systems.
Tons
It refers to the cooling capacity. One ton of cooling capacity is equal to 12,000 BTU/hr. It originates from the time when ice was used to cool buildings, and one ton of cooling was the amount of heat required to melt one ton of ice in 24 hours.
So, 1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr. This relationship is essential for sizing air conditioners and understanding their cooling capabilities.
How to convert BTU/hr to tons
To convert BTU/hr to tons of cooling capacity, you can use the following conversion formula:
Tons = BTU/hr ÷ 12,000
Where:
Tons = Cooling capacity in tons
BTU/hr = Heating or cooling capacity in British Thermal Units per hour
To perform the conversion, simply divide the number of BTU/hr by 12,000 to get the equivalent value in tons.
For example- Convert 30000 BTU/hr to tons
Ans. Tons = BTU/hr ÷ 12,000
Tons = 30000 / 12000
Tons = 2.5
BTU/hr to tons conversion table
| Power (BTU/hr) | Power (tons) |
| 1 BTU/hr | 8.33333×10-5 RT |
| 10 BTU/hr | 8.33333×10-4 RT |
| 100 BTU/hr | 8.33333×10-3 RT |
| 1000 BTU/hr | 8.33333×10-2 RT |
| 10000 BTU/hr | 8.33333×10-1 RT |
FAQs on BTU/hr to tons conversion
How many BTU per hour is 1 ton?
One ton of cooling capacity is equal to 12,000 BTU per hour. So, 1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr.
How many BTU equals 1 ton?
1 ton is equivalent to 12,000 BTU.
How do you convert BTU to tons?
To convert BTU to tons, you can use the formula: Tons = BTU / 12,000 Divide the number of BTU by 12,000 to get the equivalent cooling capacity in tons.
How many BTU is a 1.5 ton AC unit?
To find out the BTU rating of a 1.5-ton AC unit, you can use the conversion: 1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr 1.5 tons = 1.5 * 12,000 BTU/hr 1.5-ton AC unit = 18,000 BTU/hr So, a 1.5-ton AC unit has a cooling capacity of 18,000 BTU per hour.
How many BTU is a 3 ton AC unit?
Using the same conversion factor: 1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr 3 tons = 3 * 12,000 BTU/hr 3-ton AC unit = 36,000 BTU/hr So, a 3-ton AC unit has a cooling capacity of 36,000 BTU per hour.
