What is a BTU or Ton of Air Conditioning

What is a BTU and a Ton of Refrigeration or Air Conditioning mean? How do you calculate the total Tons of Air Conditioning from BTU's or Total BTU's from Tons?

What is the definition of a BTU and Ton of Refrigeration in the HVAC Industry? Should you buy a Gas Appliance based on BTU's or Physical Size? How are Gas Burners rated for BTU's?

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