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Cooling Capacity Calculator

Estimate required refrigeration capacity in kW, BTU/hr and tons for a cold room or blast freezer.

Room volume (m³)

Temperature class

Climate

Safety factor (%)

Cooling capacity

109 kW

≈ 31.1 tons refrigeration

BTU / hour

373,409

Recommended plant

Multi-compressor pack

Indicative estimates only. ColdMatch uses these inputs to brief vetted refrigeration suppliers in 60+ countries.

FAQ

kW vs BTU/hr vs tons of refrigeration?

1 ton of refrigeration = 3.517 kW = 12,000 BTU/hr. This tool converts all three.

Safety factor?

15–20% is standard; pharma should use N+1 on top.

Does ambient temperature matter?

Hot / tropical climates can add 20–30% to design load vs. temperate.