Convert ton (refrigeration) to foot pound-force/second
Please provide values below to convert ton (refrigeration) [ton] to foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s], or Convert foot pound-force/second to ton (refrigeration).
How to Convert Ton (Refrigeration) to Foot Pound-Force/second
1 ton = 2593.89753616996 ft*lbf/s
Example: convert 15 ton to ft*lbf/s:
15 ton = 15 × 2593.89753616996 ft*lbf/s = 38908.4630425493 ft*lbf/s
Ton (Refrigeration) to Foot Pound-Force/second Conversion Table
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Ton (Refrigeration)
A refrigeration ton is a unit of power used to describe the cooling capacity of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, equivalent to the heat removal of one ton of ice melting in 24 hours.
History/Origin
The refrigeration ton originated in the early 20th century as a practical measure for cooling capacity, based on the amount of heat required to melt one ton of ice over a 24-hour period, approximately 12,000 BTU per hour.
Current Use
It is primarily used in HVAC and refrigeration industries to specify the cooling capacity of air conditioning units and chillers, with 1 refrigeration ton equal to 12,000 BTU/h or approximately 3.517 kilowatts.
Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.