Power
Convert ton of refrigeration (RT) to kilowatt (kW). Power is energy per unit time — the rating of pumps, compressors, motors, and heat duties.
1 RT = 3.516853 kW
To convert ton of refrigeration to kilowatt, multiply the RT value by 3.516853. To go the other way, divide by 3.516853 (or multiply by 0.2843451).
| RT | kW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.516853 |
| 2 | 7.033706 |
| 5 | 17.58426 |
| 10 | 35.16853 |
| 25 | 87.92132 |
| 50 | 175.8426 |
| 100 | 351.6853 |
| 250 | 879.2132 |
| 500 | 1758.426 |
| 1000 | 3516.853 |
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 28.43451 RT is 100 kW.
Multiply the value in RT by 3.516853 to get kW. For example, 10 RT = 35.16853 kW.
1 RT equals 3.516853 kW.
Rotating-equipment duties are quoted in kW or hp; heat duties in kW, MW, or BTU/hr.