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BMS Controls Glossary

10 Ton Unit

A 10 ton unit is a unit of measurement used to describe the capacity of a machine or system. It is most commonly used to measure the capacity of an air conditioning system, but can also be used to measure the capacity of a heating system, an industrial compressor, or any other system that requires a specific amount of power. The 10 ton unit is equal to 12,000 British thermal units (BTUs) per hour, or 12,000 BTUs per hour of cooling capacity. This means that a 10 ton unit is capable of cooling or heating an area of approximately 1,200 square feet. This is a relatively large area, so a 10 ton unit is usually only used in larger buildings or commercial spaces. It is important to note that the 10 ton unit is a measure of cooling capacity, not energy efficiency. Therefore, when selecting an air conditioning system, it is important to consider the energy efficiency of the system as well as the cooling capacity.