Tons of Refrigeration to Horsepower

Convert Ton of Refrigeration to Horsepower instantly. Quick and accurate power conversion for electrical, mechanical, and HVAC applications.

Ton of Refrigeration to Horsepower Converter

This tool converts Ton of Refrigeration (TR) to Horsepower (hp) quickly and accurately. Whether you are working with motors, appliances, or HVAC systems, the converter delivers instant, reliable results.

Understanding the Units

Ton of Refrigeration (TR)

HVAC unit equal to 12,000 BTU/h (3,517 watts). Standard for rating commercial air conditioning and chiller systems.

Horsepower (hp)

Mechanical horsepower used in the US and UK. Equal to 745.7 watts. Standard for rating vehicle engines and industrial motors.

Common Applications

Automotive

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Engineering

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HVAC & Appliances

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Education

Learn how power units relate to one another with clear, instant examples.

All calculations run locally in your browser. No data is stored or sent to any server.

How to Convert TR to hp

Enter the TR value

Type the amount you want to convert into the source field. Results update instantly as you type — no convert button needed.

Read the hp result

The equivalent value appears immediately in the Horsepower row, alongside every other power unit for easy comparison.

Copy or refine

Use the copy button on any row, or Copy All Results. Adjust the decimal precision and pick which units to display from the customize panel.

Quick example: 100 TR equals 471.62 hp.

Formula & Conversion Factor

To convert Ton of Refrigeration to Horsepower, multiply the TR value by the conversion factor below. The reverse operation simply uses the inverse factor.

Direction	Formula
Forward	`hp = TR × 4.72`
Reverse	`TR = hp × 0.2120`

Conversion factor: 1 TR = 4.72 hp

Features

Instant Conversion

Results appear as you type using precise conversion factors — no convert button required.

All Units at Once

One source value is shown across every power unit simultaneously, so you can compare W, kW, hp, BTU/h and more side by side.

Adjustable Precision

Choose 2, 4, 6, or 8 decimal places — or Auto — to match the accuracy your task demands.

Copy Results

Copy any single value or all results at once for use in documents, spreadsheets, or specifications.

Unit Reference

An expandable reference explains each unit's base value and typical usage for quick lookups.

Works Everywhere

The converter runs on desktop, tablet, and mobile — entirely in your browser, with nothing sent to a server.

Quick Reference Table

TR	hp
1 TR	4.72 hp
5 TR	23.58 hp
10 TR	47.16 hp
25 TR	117.90 hp
50 TR	235.81 hp
100 TR	471.62 hp

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert TR to hp?

Multiply the TR value by 4.72. For example, 1 TR = 4.72 hp.

What is the formula for TR to hp?

The conversion formula is hp = TR × 4.72. To convert back: TR = hp × 0.2120.

What is Ton of Refrigeration (TR)?

HVAC unit equal to 12,000 BTU/h (3,517 watts). Standard for rating commercial air conditioning and chiller systems.

What is Horsepower (hp)?

Mechanical horsepower used in the US and UK. Equal to 745.7 watts. Standard for rating vehicle engines and industrial motors.

Is this converter accurate?

Yes. It uses internationally recognized conversion factors with high precision, suitable for engineering, HVAC, and automotive work.

Can I convert other power units?

Yes. The tool supports many power units — Watts, Kilowatts, Megawatts, Horsepower (hp/PS), BTU/h, Tons of Refrigeration, and more — all visible at once.