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Convert Tons to Metric Horsepower

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

How to Calculate

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

Rule: 1 Tons = 4.7815901607 Metric Horsepower

Tons to Metric Horsepower
Pre-defined calculator for direct tons to metric horsepower conversion.
Tons (refrigeration)
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Metric Horsepower (ps)
Formula: 1 Tons = 4.78159016 Metric

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 Metric Horsepower Conversion Table

Tons [ton_re]Metric Horsepower [ps]
0.01 ton_re0.0478159016 ps
0.1 ton_re0.4781590161 ps
1 ton_re4.7815901607 ps
2 ton_re9.5631803214 ps
3 ton_re14.344770482 ps
5 ton_re23.9079508034 ps
10 ton_re47.8159016068 ps
20 ton_re95.6318032136 ps
50 ton_re239.079508034 ps
100 ton_re478.159016068 ps
1000 ton_re4,781.5901606802 ps

How to Convert Tons to Metric Horsepower

Calculation: To convert tons to metric horsepower, multiply the value by the conversion factor (4.7815901607).

Example: convert 15 ton_re to ps:
15 ton_re = 15 × 4.7815901607 ps = 71.7238524102 ps

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