A cooling unit is 48,000 Btu per hour. How many tons is that?
Correct Answer
A) 4 tons.
A refrigeration ton is a cooling-capacity unit equal to 12000 Btu per hour. 48000 ÷ 12000 = 4 tons; this is capacity, not equipment weight or electrical input.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A refrigeration ton is a cooling-capacity unit equal to 12000 Btu per hour. 48000 ÷ 12000 = 4 tons; this is capacity, not equipment weight or electrical input.
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