1 Btu/hour to Tons Of Refrigeration

1 Btu/h ≈ 8.3333e-5 TR

Calculation: TR = 1 Btu/h × 8.33333 × 10⁻⁵ ≈ 8.3333e-5 TR

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How much power is 1 Btu/h?

293.07 mW (0.293071 W) is comparable to an LED indicator light or a small sensor.

What does 1 Btu/h look like?

Comparable to an LED indicator light or a small sensor
293.07 mW (0.293071 W) is comparable to an LED indicator light or a small sensor.

How to Convert Btu/hour to Ton Of Refrigeration

1 Btu/hour = 8.33333 × 10-5 tons of refrigeration

Ton Of Refrigeration = Btu/hour × 8.33333 × 10-5

Example: 1 Btu/h × 8.33333 × 10-5 = 8.3333 × 10-5 TR

Reverse Conversion

To convert tons of refrigeration back to Btu/hour:

  • Remember, 1 ton of refrigeration equals 12000 Btu/hour.
  • To convert 8.3333 × 10-5 TR to Btu/h, multiply 8.3333 × 10-5 x 12000, resulting in 1 Btu/h.

1 Btu/h is also equal to:

  • 0.29307 watt
  • 0.00029307 kilowatt
  • 0.00039286 horsepower (electric)
About these units

Btu/hour: British thermal units per hour — rate of energy transfer, commonly used in heating and cooling systems.

Ton of refrigeration: Cooling power required to freeze one short ton of water at 0 °C in 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 Btu/hour in tons of refrigeration?

1 Btu/hour equals 8.3333 × 10⁻⁵ tons of refrigeration. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the conversion factor 8.33333 × 10⁻⁵.

What does 1 Btu/hour look like in tons of refrigeration?

1 Btu/hour (8.3333 × 10⁻⁵ tons of refrigeration) is a small space heater or a portable AC unit.

How do you calculate 1 Btu/hour to tons of refrigeration?

Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 8.33333 × 10⁻⁵. The calculation is 1 × 8.33333 × 10⁻⁵ = 8.3333 × 10⁻⁵ tons of refrigeration. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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1 Btu/hour = 8.33333 × 10⁻⁵ tons of refrigeration
1 Btu/hour = 8.33333 × 10⁻⁵ tons of refrigeration — conversion chart

For general conversions between Btu/hour and tons of refrigeration, see the Btu/hour to tons of refrigeration converter.

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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-4 Based on SI base units (W = J/s, BIPM). Last reviewed: April 2026
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