Formula and assumptions
Cooling tons = BTU/hour ÷ 12,000. Thermal kW = BTU/hour ÷ 3,412.142.
A refrigeration ton is 12,000 BTU/hour of thermal capacity. Outdoor conditions, latent load and equipment performance are not modelled.
FREE MINING TOOL
BTU/hour to cooling tons calculator
Convert thermal capacity in BTU/hour to refrigeration tons and equivalent thermal kilowatts.
YOUR INPUTS
CALCULATED RESULTS
- Cooling capacity
- 2.000 tons
- Thermal equivalent
- 7.034 kW
Source: current user inputs and published formulas. Last updated: on input change.
Worked example
24,000 BTU/hour equals 2 cooling tons and approximately 7.034 thermal kW. That is cooling capacity, not compressor electricity consumption.
Arithmetic examples explain the tool; they are not live market observations. Reference specifications are linked on ASIC pages.
Inspect sources →Frequently asked questions
Does 2 tons mean 2 electrical kW?
No. It means 24,000 BTU/hour of heat-removal capacity.
Can I select cooling equipment from this value?
No. Qualified professionals must account for operating conditions and margins.
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