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Convert Tons to Kilowatts

Use our accurate converter to change tons into kilowatts. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change tons to kilowatts, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Tons = 3.51685 Kilowatts

Tons to Kilowatts
Pre-defined calculator for direct tons to kilowatts conversion.
Tons (refrigeration)
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Kilowatts (kW)
Formula: 1 Tons = 3.51685 Kilowatts

Unit Information

About Tons

Definition: A ton of refrigeration (symbol: TR or TOR) is a unit of power used to describe the heat-extraction capacity of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

History: Originally defined as the heat absorbed by melting one short ton of ice in 24 hours.

Where it is used: Standard measure for high-capacity industrial cooling systems and chillers.

Tons to Kilowatts Conversion Table

Tons [ton_re]Kilowatts [kw]
0.01 ton_re0.0351685 kw
0.1 ton_re0.351685 kw
1 ton_re3.51685 kw
2 ton_re7.0337 kw
3 ton_re10.55055 kw
5 ton_re17.58425 kw
10 ton_re35.1685 kw
20 ton_re70.337 kw
50 ton_re175.8425 kw
100 ton_re351.685 kw
1000 ton_re3,516.85 kw

How to Convert Tons to Kilowatts

Calculation: To convert tons to kilowatts, multiply the value by the conversion factor (3.51685).

Example: convert 15 ton_re to kw:
15 ton_re = 15 × 3.51685 kw = 52.75275 kw

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