Elecmetric

TR to kW Converter

Convert TR to kW: 1 TR = 3.516852842 kW. Formula, worked example, table of common values and unit definitions.

Result17.58426421 kW

1 TR = 3.516852842 kW

5 TR =
17.58426421 kW

Formula

kW = TR × 3.516852842 TR = kW × 0.2843451361

Worked example

  1. 5 TR × 3.516852842 = 17.58426421 kW

Common values

TRkW
13.516852842
27.033705684
517.58426421
1035.16852842
50175.8426421
100351.6852842

Unit definitions

UnitEqualsWhat it is
TR3,516.852842 WTon of refrigeration: 12,000 BTU/h. A cooling capacity, not the electrical power the machine draws.
kW1,000 WKilowatt. The usual rating unit for motors, heaters and generators.

Frequently asked questions

How many kW are in one TR?

1 TR = 3.516852842 kW.

What is the formula to convert TR to kW?

kW = TR × 3.516852842. To go back, TR = kW × 0.2843451361.

What is a ton of refrigeration?

It is a cooling rate of 12,000 BTU/h, historically the heat absorbed by melting one ton of ice in a day. It is a unit of power, not weight, and it is thermal output rather than electrical input.

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