When referring to a system’s capacity, most technicians define a ton of refrigeration as 12,000 Btu per hour. It is the “per hour” that is important to remember when discussing a ton of refrigeration.

Understanding 'Ton' in AC:1 Ton cooling = 12,000 British Thermal Units (BTU) per hour.1 Ton AC removes 12,000 BTU/hour, 1.5 Ton AC removes 18,000 BTU/hour, and 2 Ton AC removes 24,000 BTU/hour.

Features of a 1.5 Ton AC: In contrast, a 1.5 ton AC has a cooling capacity of 18,000 BTU per hour. These units are larger and can efficiently cool rooms ranging from 150 to 200 square feet in no time.

1.5 Ton: Best for medium rooms between 120–180 sq. ft. 2 Ton: Ideal for large rooms above 180 sq. ft. Using an underpowered AC for a large space will result in poor cooling and higher power ...

Improved refrigeration could save nearly half of the 1.3 billion tons of food wasted each year globally. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2024 / 05 ...

May 28, 2024. Contact: Jim Erickson, 734-647-1842, [email protected] Graphic. Improved refrigeration could save nearly half of the 1.3 billion tons of food wasted each year globally ...