Input Tonnage
Tons
Adjust Tonnage1.50 Tons
Standard AC Sizes
Thermal Heat Capacity
18,000 BTU/h
Total heat removal rate per hour (British Thermal Units).
Cooling Power (kW)
5.28 kW
1 Ton = 3.517 kW (equivalent thermal cooling output).
Cooling Capacity (Watts)
5,275 W
Cooling energy output expressed in Watts.
Approx. Room Area Coverage
900 sq. ft.
Estimated coverage for a room with standard 8 ft ceiling.
Tonnage to BTU Conversion
To convert air conditioner size from Tons to BTU/hr, multiply the tonnage by **12,000**.
In addition to HVAC systems, refrigeration tonnage is also used to size water chillers, walk-in coolers, and commercial ice makers. For example, a 5-ton cooling system handles 60,000 BTU/hr of heat load. Selecting the proper tonnage prevents issues like high energy bills and humidity buildup.