Direct conversion
Result
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—kW
—hp mech
—PS metric
—BTU/h
All equivalent units
RF power · dBm / dBW
Equivalent RF power
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Power × duration → energy
Energy / cost
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HVAC cooling → estimated electrical input
Estimated input power
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Electrical input ≈ cooling capacity ÷ COP. Ton of refrigeration is cooling capacity, not compressor electrical draw.
Horsepower clarity
Mechanical hp: 745.6998716 W.
Metric horsepower / PS: 735.49875 W.
Electrical hp: 746 W by convention. Keep the source rating type when comparing motors or vehicle specifications.
Reference factors
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HVAC note
1 refrigeration ton = 12,000 BTU/h ≈ 3.51685 kW of heat-removal rate. It does not mean the unit consumes 3.51685 kW electrically; input depends on COP/EER and operating conditions.