Convert pound-foot/hour to ton (refrigeration)
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to ton (refrigeration) [ton], or Convert ton (refrigeration) to pound-foot/hour.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Ton (Refrigeration)
1 lbf*ft/h = 1.07088927838107e-07 ton
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to ton:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 1.07088927838107e-07 ton = 1.6063339175716e-06 ton
Pound-Foot/hour to Ton (Refrigeration) Conversion Table
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Pound-Foot/hour
Pound-foot per hour (lbf·ft/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds per hour, commonly used in engineering to measure power output or consumption.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per hour originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify power in mechanical and engineering contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of SI units but remains relevant in certain industries.
Current Use
Today, pound-foot per hour is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for measuring power in systems where imperial units are standard. It is also used in historical data and legacy systems.
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.