Power
Convert kilowatt (kW) to ton of refrigeration (RT). Power is energy per unit time — the rating of pumps, compressors, motors, and heat duties.
1 kW = 0.2843451 RT
To convert kilowatt to ton of refrigeration, multiply the kW value by 0.2843451. To go the other way, divide by 0.2843451 (or multiply by 3.516853).
| kW | RT |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.2843451 |
| 2 | 0.5686903 |
| 5 | 1.421726 |
| 10 | 2.843451 |
| 25 | 7.108628 |
| 50 | 14.21726 |
| 100 | 28.43451 |
| 250 | 71.08628 |
| 500 | 142.1726 |
| 1000 | 284.3451 |
Rotating-equipment duties are quoted in kW or hp; heat duties in kW, MW, or BTU/hr.
Electrical input, shaft power, and hydraulic power differ by the efficiencies between them — label which one a number refers to.
Worked example. A power of 100 kW is 28.43451 RT.
Multiply the value in kW by 0.2843451 to get RT. For example, 10 kW = 2.843451 RT.
1 kW equals 0.2843451 RT.
Rotating-equipment duties are quoted in kW or hp; heat duties in kW, MW, or BTU/hr.