Convert Btu (th)/minute to ton (refrigeration)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to ton (refrigeration) [ton], or Convert ton (refrigeration) to Btu (th)/minute.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Ton (Refrigeration)
1 Btu(th)/min = 0.004996654906948 ton
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to ton:
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 0.004996654906948 ton = 0.07494982360422 ton
Btu (Th)/minute to Ton (Refrigeration) Conversion Table
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Btu (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.
Ton (Refrigeration)
A refrigeration ton is a unit of power used to describe the cooling capacity of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, equivalent to the heat removal of one ton of ice melting in 24 hours.
History/Origin
The refrigeration ton originated in the early 20th century as a practical measure for cooling capacity, based on the amount of heat required to melt one ton of ice over a 24-hour period, approximately 12,000 BTU per hour.
Current Use
It is primarily used in HVAC and refrigeration industries to specify the cooling capacity of air conditioning units and chillers, with 1 refrigeration ton equal to 12,000 BTU/h or approximately 3.517 kilowatts.