kW to BTU/hr Calculator
One cooling kilowatt equals approximately 3,412.142 BTU/hr.
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Cooling capacity
Enter a value in cooling kW to see it in BTU/hr.
kW to BTU/hr formula
BTU/hr = cooling kW × 1,000 ÷ 0.2930710701722222.
In one step, multiply cooling kW by about 3,412.141633.
3.5 cooling kW equals 11,942.4957 BTU/hr.
3.5 × 1,000 ÷ 0.2930710702 = 11,942.4957 BTU/hr
Common values
Cooling kW values in BTU/hr and refrigeration tons.
| Cooling kW | BTU/hr | Tons | Size class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,412.1416 | 0.2843 | — |
| 2.5 | 8,530.3541 | 0.7109 | 0.75 ton |
| 3.5 | 11,942.4957 | 0.9952 | 1 ton |
| 5 | 17,060.7082 | 1.4217 | 1.5 ton |
| 7 | 23,884.9914 | 1.9904 | 2 ton |
| 10 | 34,121.4163 | 2.8435 | 3 ton |
Cooling vs electrical kW
This page converts cooling kW: the heat an AC removes. An electrical kW figure is the power the AC draws, which is a different quantity.
Working out cooling capacity from electrical input needs the AC's efficiency rating.