Cooling BTU per kW Calculator

Calculate cooling requirements in BTU/hr from server power. 1 kW of IT load = 3412 BTU/hr. A 10 kW rack requires 34,120 BTU/hr (10-ton) cooling capacity. Always add 20% safety margin.

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How It Works

Calculate cooling requirements in BTU/hr from server power. 1 kW of IT load = 3412 BTU/hr. A 10 kW rack requires 34,120 BTU/hr (10-ton) cooling capacity. Always add 20% safety margin

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Server power — The server power recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the cooling btu/hr per kw result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the server power for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate cooling requirements in BTU/hr from server power. 1 kW of IT load = 3412 BTU/hr. A 10 kW rack requires 34,120 BTU/hr (10-ton) cooling capacity. Always add 20% safety margin. Use the cooling btu/hr per kw result to inform your calculation.

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