To convert kilowatts to refrigeration tons, multiply by 0.2843451361.
The calculation uses 1 kW = 0.2843451361 RT. Results are displayed to at most 10 significant digits. Definitions can be exact while a displayed decimal is rounded. Match the displayed precision to your original measurement.
The formula
value in RT = value in kW × 0.2843451361
kW- Input unit: kilowatts
RT- Output unit: refrigeration tons
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in kW.
- Multiply by the stored conversion factor.
- Read the result in RT; divide by the same factor to convert back.
Worked examples
Worked conversion
1 kW × 0.2843451361 ≈ 0.2843451361 RT.
Reverse conversion
0.2843451361 RT ÷ 0.2843451361 ≈ 1 kW. Rounding intermediate values can change the last displayed digit.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
It uses 0.2843451361 RT per kW.
Why can another converter show a slightly different answer?
Check the unit convention first (such as US versus Imperial or decimal versus binary), then compare rounding. Measurement uncertainty is separate from the unit conversion.
kW to RT table
| kW | RT (rounded) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.2843451361 |
| 2 | 0.5686902722 |
| 5 | 1.42172568 |
| 10 | 2.843451361 |
| 100 | 28.43451361 |
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