Input Capacity
Refrigeration Tonnage
1.00 Tons
1 Ton is equivalent to removing 12,000 BTU of heat per hour.
Cooling Power (kW)
3.52 kW
1 kW = 3,412.14 BTU/hr (metric cooling power output).
Cooling Capacity (Watts)
3,517 W
Total cooling power in electrical watt equivalent.
Approx. Room Area Coverage
600 sq. ft.
Assumes standard 8 ft ceilings and average insulation.
Sizing Reference Guide
In HVAC terms, a **Ton** of refrigeration capacity measures the heat transfer rate. It originates from the rate of heat absorption needed to melt 1 ton (2,000 lbs) of ice in 24 hours (equal to **288,000 BTU/day** or **12,000 BTU/hour**).
To get the exact tonnage of a cooling unit, divide its BTU output by 12,000. Selecting the correct size is crucial: an oversized unit will turn on and off rapidly (short-cycling) leading to poor humidity control and high wear, while an undersized unit will run continuously and fail to maintain temperatures.