12,000 BTU/hr = one ton, this btu to tons calculator is used to convert British Thermal Units (BTU) in tons of refrigeration or cooling capacity.
BTU (British Thermal Unit) is a measure of heat energy, defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
Ton of refrigeration is a unit used to describe cooling capacity, originally defined as the amount of heat required to melt one ton of ice in 24 hours.
- To convert BTU to Tons: Tons = BTU / 12,000
- To convert Tons to BTU: BTU = Tons × 12,000
Tons = 9,000 / 12,000 = 0.75 tons
9,000 BTU is equivalent to 0.75 tons of cooling capacity.
BTU to Tons Calculator
| BTU Converted to | Tons |
|---|---|
| 9,000 BTU | 0.75 Tons |
| 10,000 BTU | 0.83 Tons |
| 12,000 BTU | 1 Tons |
| 15,000 BTU | 1.25 Tons |
| 18,000 BTU | 1.5 Tons |
| 20,000 BTU | 1.67 Tons |
| 24,000 BTU | 2 Tons |
| 30,000 BTU | 2.5 Tons |
| 36,000 BTU | 3 Tons |
| 42,000 BTU | 3.5 Tons |
| 48,000 BTU | 4 Tons |
| 60,000 BTU | 5 Tons |
| 72,000 BTU | 6 Tons |
| 84,000 BTU | 7 Tons |
| 96,000 BTU | 8 Tons |
| 100,000 BTU | 8.33 Tons |
BTU to Tons Conversion Formula
The formula to convert BTU to Tons is:
Tons = BTU / 12,000
This formula is based on the definition that 1 ton of refrigeration = 12,000 BTU/hour.
To convert 60,000 BTU to tons: Tons = 60,000 / 12,000 = 5 tons
To convert 4 tons to BTU: BTU = 4 × 12,000 = 48,000 BTU
How do you convert BTU to tons?
- Ensure your BTU value is per hour: The conversion assumes BTU/hour. If your value is for a different time period, convert it to BTU/hour first.
- Divide the BTU/hour value by 12,000: This gives you the equivalent in tons of refrigeration.
- Round the result if necessary: Depending on the context, you may need to round to the nearest whole number or decimal place.
Let’s convert 78,500 BTU/hour to tons:
78,500 ÷ 12,000 = 6.5416666…
Rounding to two decimal places: 6.54 tons
78,500 BTU/hour is equivalent to 6.54 tons of cooling capacity.
How many tons is 42,000 BTU?
42,000 BTU is equivalent to 3.5 tons of cooling capacity.
To convert 42,000 BTU to tons:
Ensure the value is in BTU/hour.
Apply the formula: Tons = 42,000 / 12,000
Calculate: 42,000 / 12,000 = 3.5 tons
This means an air conditioning system rated at 42,000 BTU/hour has the same cooling capacity as a 3.5-ton unit. In practical terms, this size system could effectively cool a space of approximately 1,500-2,100 square feet, depending on factors such as insulation, ceiling height, and local climate.
How many tons is 75,000 BTU?
75,000 BTU is equivalent to 6.25 tons of cooling capacity.
To convert 75,000 BTU to tons:
- Confirm the value is in BTU/hour (which it is).
- Use the formula: Tons = 75,000 / 12,000
- Calculate: 75,000 / 12,000 = 6.25 tons
A 75,000 BTU/hour or 6.25-ton air conditioning system is quite powerful. It could potentially cool a large residential space of about 2,500-3,750 square feet, or a small commercial area.
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