All Unit Conversions

Kilowatt to Ton of Refrigeration Converter

Quick Answer

1 kW = 0.284345 RT

Formula: Ton of Refrigeration = Kilowatt x 0.284345

Formula verifiedLive calculation
To (Ton of Refrigeration)
0.284345RT

Quick values

Kilowatt to Ton of Refrigeration Conversion Table

Kilowatt (kW)Ton of Refrigeration (RT)
10.284345
20.56869
30.853035
41.13738
51.42173
61.70607
71.99042
82.27476
92.55911
102.84345

What is kilowatts and tons of refrigeration?

A ton of refrigeration (RT) is a cooling-capacity rate, not a unit of mass. It is defined as 12,000 BTU per hour and is directly convertible to kilowatts.

FormulaRT = kW ÷ 3.51685284

Key conversions

  • 1 RT = 3.51685284 kW
  • 1 kW ≈ 0.284345 RT
  • Cooling capacity is a power rate; electrical input power may differ because equipment efficiency varies

Convert Kilowatt to Other Power Units

Kilowatt to ZettawattKilowatt to ZeptowattKilowatt to YottawattKilowatt to YoctowattKilowatt to WattKilowatt to Ton of RefrigerationKilowatt to Ton of Air ConditioningKilowatt to TerawattKilowatt to Pound Square Foot per Cubic SecondKilowatt to PonceletKilowatt to PicowattKilowatt to PferdestärkeKilowatt to PetawattKilowatt to Newton Meter per SecondKilowatt to NanowattKilowatt to MilliwattKilowatt to MicrowattKilowatt to MegawattKilowatt to LusecKilowatt to Kilocalorie per SecondKilowatt to Kilocalorie per MinuteKilowatt to Kilocalorie per HourKilowatt to Joule per SecondKilowatt to Joule per MinuteKilowatt to Joule per HourKilowatt to Horsepower (Water)Kilowatt to Horsepower (UK)Kilowatt to Horsepower (Metric)Kilowatt to Horsepower (Mechanical)Kilowatt to Horsepower (Electric)Kilowatt to Horsepower (Boiler)Kilowatt to Horsepower (550 ft·lbf/s)Kilowatt to HorsepowerKilowatt to HectowattKilowatt to GigawattKilowatt to Foot-Pound Force per SecondKilowatt to Foot-Pound Force per MinuteKilowatt to Foot-Pound Force per HourKilowatt to FemtowattKilowatt to ExawattKilowatt to Erg per SecondKilowatt to DeciwattKilowatt to DecawattKilowatt to ClusecKilowatt to Cheval VapeurKilowatt to CentiwattKilowatt to Calorie per SecondKilowatt to BTU per SecondKilowatt to BTU per MinuteKilowatt to BTU per HourKilowatt to Attowatt

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert Kilowatt to Ton of Refrigeration?
Use the formula Ton of Refrigeration = Kilowatt x 0.284345. For example: 1 kW = 0.284345 RT. Our calculator handles this automatically.
How many Ton of Refrigerations in a Kilowatt?
1 kW = 0.284345 RT.
Why would I need to convert Kilowatt to Ton of Refrigeration?
Converting Kilowatt to Ton of Refrigeration is useful for scientific calculations, engineering projects, international trade, and everyday measurements where different unit systems are used.

Power reference calculator

Reference factors

0.284345

RT per kW

3.51685

kW per RT

Contents

Formula audit

Ton of Refrigeration = Kilowatt x 0.284345

1 kW = 0.284345 RT

Results use the shared conversion engine and retain the full conversion rule before display formatting.

Unit reference

CategoryPower
Input unitKilowatt (kW)
Output unitTon of Refrigeration (RT)