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Kilowatt (kW)

The kilowatt (symbol: kW) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) equal to 1,000 watts:

Kilowatts are widely used to measure the power consumption or output of household appliances, small engines, and electric tools. For example, a typical microwave oven might use about 1 kW of power.

In electricity billing, power usage is often measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), which reflects energy consumption over time.

The kilowatt is a practical unit for everyday energy use, bridging the scale from watts (for small devices) to megawatts (for larger power generation). It helps people understand and compare the power ratings of common electrical equipment.

Ton (Refrigeration)

A ton of refrigeration is a unit of power used to describe the cooling capacity of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

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  It is defined as the amount of heat required to melt one ton (2,000 pounds) of ice at 32°F (0°C) in 24 hours.

  
  
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  In terms of power, 1 ton of refrigeration equals:

  
  

This unit helps quantify how much heat a cooling system can remove in one hour. For example, a 2-ton air conditioner can remove 24,000 Btu of heat per hour.

The ton of refrigeration is widely used in HVAC and refrigeration industries to specify system capacities.