BTU to Tons Reference Values
Convert cooling capacity from BTU/h to refrigeration tons for HVAC sizing comparisons.
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Reference Value Index
This page lists 20 reference values for quick browsing and lookup.
All Reference Values
- 6,000 BTU/h = 0.5 ton
- 12,000 BTU/h = 1 ton
- 18,000 BTU/h = 1.5 ton
- 24,000 BTU/h = 2 ton
- 30,000 BTU/h = 2.5 ton
- 36,000 BTU/h = 3 ton
- 42,000 BTU/h = 3.5 ton
- 48,000 BTU/h = 4 ton
- 54,000 BTU/h = 4.5 ton
- 60,000 BTU/h = 5 ton
- 66,000 BTU/h = 5.5 ton
- 72,000 BTU/h = 6 ton
- 78,000 BTU/h = 6.5 ton
- 84,000 BTU/h = 7 ton
- 90,000 BTU/h = 7.5 ton
- 96,000 BTU/h = 8 ton
- 102,000 BTU/h = 8.5 ton
- 108,000 BTU/h = 9 ton
- 114,000 BTU/h = 9.5 ton
- 120,000 BTU/h = 10 ton
Reference Table
| Capacity (BTU/h) | Cooling Tons | kW Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 6,000 BTU/h | 0.5 ton | 1.758 |
| 12,000 BTU/h | 1 ton | 3.517 |
| 18,000 BTU/h | 1.5 ton | 5.275 |
| 24,000 BTU/h | 2 ton | 7.034 |
| 30,000 BTU/h | 2.5 ton | 8.792 |
| 36,000 BTU/h | 3 ton | 10.551 |
| 42,000 BTU/h | 3.5 ton | 12.309 |
| 48,000 BTU/h | 4 ton | 14.067 |
| 54,000 BTU/h | 4.5 ton | 15.826 |
| 60,000 BTU/h | 5 ton | 17.584 |
| 66,000 BTU/h | 5.5 ton | 19.343 |
| 72,000 BTU/h | 6 ton | 21.101 |
| 78,000 BTU/h | 6.5 ton | 22.86 |
| 84,000 BTU/h | 7 ton | 24.618 |
| 90,000 BTU/h | 7.5 ton | 26.376 |
| 96,000 BTU/h | 8 ton | 28.135 |
| 102,000 BTU/h | 8.5 ton | 29.893 |
| 108,000 BTU/h | 9 ton | 31.652 |
| 114,000 BTU/h | 9.5 ton | 33.41 |
| 120,000 BTU/h | 10 ton | 35.169 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions for BTU to Tons and its reference values.
How many BTU/h are in one cooling ton?
One refrigeration ton equals 12,000 BTU/h of cooling capacity.
Why are HVAC systems rated in tons?
Tons are a traditional HVAC capacity unit tied to refrigeration load, while BTU/h gives the same capacity in heat-rate terms.
Can I convert tons back to BTU/h?
Yes. Multiply tons by 12,000 to get BTU/h.
Does tonnage alone define full system performance?
No. Efficiency, airflow, static pressure, climate, and load profile all affect real system performance.
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