Convert hectowatt to ton (refrigeration)
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to ton (refrigeration) [ton], or Convert ton (refrigeration) to hectowatt.
How to Convert Hectowatt to Ton (Refrigeration)
1 hW = 0.028434513626109 ton
Example: convert 15 hW to ton:
15 hW = 15 × 0.028434513626109 ton = 0.426517704391634 ton
Hectowatt to Ton (Refrigeration) Conversion Table
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Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger units.
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.