BTU per hour to metric horsepower converter
Metric horsepower (PS)
1 BTU per hour = 0.0003984657624 metric horsepower
How to convert BTU per hour to metric horsepower
PS = BTU/h × 0.000398465762413
Multiply the number of BTU per hour by 0.000398465762413 to get metric horsepower. Going the other way, divide by 0.000398465762413 (or multiply by 2509.62590599).
One BTU per hour is exactly defined as 0.000398465762413 metric horsepower (to 12 significant figures), and one metric horsepower is 2509.62590599 BTU per hour.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 BTU per hour: 5 × 0.000398465762413 = 0.001992328812 0.001992328812 metric horsepower.
- Convert 12.5 BTU per hour: 12.5 × 0.000398465762413 = 0.00498082203 0.00498082203 metric horsepower.
- Convert 250 BTU per hour: 250 × 0.000398465762413 = 0.0996164406 0.0996164406 metric horsepower.
Quick-reference table
| BTU/h | PS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0003984657624 |
| 2 | 0.0007969315248 |
| 3 | 0.001195397287 |
| 5 | 0.001992328812 |
| 10 | 0.003984657624 |
| 15 | 0.005976986436 |
| 20 | 0.007969315248 |
| 25 | 0.00996164406 |
| 50 | 0.01992328812 |
| 75 | 0.02988493218 |
| 100 | 0.03984657624 |
| 1,000 | 0.3984657624 |
| PS | BTU/h |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2,509.625906 |
| 2 | 5,019.251812 |
| 3 | 7,528.877718 |
| 5 | 12,548.12953 |
| 10 | 25,096.25906 |
| 15 | 37,644.38859 |
| 20 | 50,192.51812 |
| 25 | 62,740.64765 |
| 50 | 125,481.2953 |
| 75 | 188,221.9429 |
| 100 | 250,962.5906 |
| 1,000 | 2,509,625.906 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in 1 BTU per hour?
1 BTU per hour equals 0.0003984657624 metric horsepower.
What is the formula to convert BTU per hour to metric horsepower?
Use PS = BTU/h × 0.000398465762413. Multiply the number of BTU per hour by 0.000398465762413 to get metric horsepower. Going the other way, divide by 0.000398465762413 (or multiply by 2509.62590599).
What is 100 BTU per hour in metric horsepower?
100 BTU per hour is 0.03984657624 metric horsepower.