Convert ton (refrigeration) to pound-foot/second
Please provide values below to convert ton (refrigeration) [ton] to pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s], or Convert pound-foot/second to ton (refrigeration).
How to Convert Ton (Refrigeration) to Pound-Foot/second
1 ton = 2593.89753616996 lbf*ft/s
Example: convert 15 ton to lbf*ft/s:
15 ton = 15 × 2593.89753616996 lbf*ft/s = 38908.4630425493 lbf*ft/s
Ton (Refrigeration) to Pound-Foot/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.
Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.