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Cooling Conversion Tool

BTU / kW Converter

Convert cooling capacity between kW, W, BTU/h, tons of refrigeration and kcal/h. Useful when comparing CRAC/CRAH units, split AC units, cooling datasheets and project documentation.

Input

Cooling capacity value

Enter one value and select the source unit. The converter will calculate the equivalent values used in European, US and international cooling documentation.

Reference 1 kW = 3,412.14 BTU/h. 1 refrigeration ton = 12,000 BTU/h ≈ 3.517 kW.

Practical reference

Common cooling capacities

Quick comparison values for technical-room planning and datasheet sanity checks.

Small split AC 3.5 kW ≈ 11,942 BTU/h
1 refrigeration ton 3.52 kW 12,000 BTU/h
Small IT room 10 kW ≈ 34,121 BTU/h
Medium technical room 25 kW ≈ 85,304 BTU/h

Documentation

Copy conversion summary

Copy the result into Jira, ServiceNow, Word, Excel, e-mail, or project documentation.

How to use

  1. Enter the cooling capacity value from a datasheet, AC label, CRAC unit or project note.
  2. Select the source unit: kW, W, BTU/h, refrigeration tons or kcal/h.
  3. Read the equivalent values for documentation and comparison.
  4. Use the result together with cooling-load calculations and site-specific HVAC design checks.

Conversion formulas

1 kW = 1,000 W. 1 kW = 3,412.14 BTU/h. 1 refrigeration ton = 12,000 BTU/h. 1 kW ≈ 859.845 kcal/h.

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