RT to BTU/hr converter (RT to BTU/hr)
Convert RT (RT) to BTU/hr (BTU/hr) with this free calculator. Type a value, press Convert, and the page applies the same factor shown in the formula below — no rounded shortcut, and nothing is stored on a server.
BTU/hr to Refrigeration Tons ►
How to convert Refrigeration Tons to BTU/hr
1 refrigeration ton (RT) is equal to 12,000 BTU per hour (BTU/hr).
P(BTUhr) = P(RT) × 12000
Multiply the power in RT by 12000:
Example: Convert 5 RT to BTU/hr:
P(BTUhr) = 5 × 12000 = 60,000 BTUhr
What is a RT?
The RT (RT) is the starting or target unit on this page. Use the calculator above to convert values without looking up the factor by hand.
What is a BTU/hr?
The BTU/hr (BTU/hr) is the starting or target unit on this page. Use the calculator above to convert values without looking up the factor by hand.
This page converts power from RT into BTU/hr. One RT equals 12000 BTU/hr.
RT to BTU/hr conversion table
Common RT values and the matching BTU/hr result, calculated with the same factor as the widget. Highlight a nearby row if you want a quick check without entering a number.
| RT (RT) | BTU/hr (BTU/hr) |
|---|---|
| 1 RT | 12000 BTU/hr |
| 2 RT | 24000 BTU/hr |
| 5 RT | 60000 BTU/hr |
| 10 RT | 120000 BTU/hr |
| 20 RT | 240000 BTU/hr |
| 50 RT | 600000 BTU/hr |
| 100 RT | 1200000 BTU/hr |
| 200 RT | 2400000 BTU/hr |
How this calculator works
The form on this page is a RT-to-BTU/hr converter. After you enter a number, JavaScript multiplies or rearranges it with the published conversion factor and writes the BTU/hr result in the output box. The step-by-step panel repeats the arithmetic so you can copy it into homework or a spreadsheet.
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FAQ
How many BTU/hr are in 1 RT?
1 RT = 12000 BTU/hr.
How do I convert RT to BTU/hr?
Multiply the power in RT by 12000:
Is this RT to BTU/hr converter free?
Yes. GigaTables calculators are free to use in a browser. You do not need an account, and the values you type are not uploaded.