BTU/hour to horsepower
Convert btu/hour to horsepower (metric) — instant, free, with the formula shown.
1 BTU/h=0.000398 PS
How to convert btu/hour to horsepower (metric)
To convert btu/hour to horsepower (metric), multiply by 0.00039847:
PS = BTU/h × 0.00039847
For example, 10 BTU/h × 0.000398 = 0.003985 PS.
BTU/h to PS conversion table
| BTU/hour (BTU/h) | horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU/h | 0.000398 PS |
| 2 BTU/h | 0.000797 PS |
| 5 BTU/h | 0.001992 PS |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.003985 PS |
| 25 BTU/h | 0.009962 PS |
| 50 BTU/h | 0.019923 PS |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.039847 PS |
| 250 BTU/h | 0.099616 PS |
| 500 BTU/h | 0.199233 PS |
| 1000 BTU/h | 0.398466 PS |
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BTU/h to PS — frequently asked
How many horsepower are in 1 btu/hour?
1 btu/hour = 0.000398 horsepower (BTU/h × 0.000398 = PS).
What is the formula to convert btu/hour to horsepower (metric)?
Multiply your btu/hour value by 0.00039847 to get horsepower (metric).
How do I convert 10 BTU/hour to horsepower?
10 BTU/h = 0.003985 PS. For 100 BTU/h the answer is 0.039847 PS. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.
When to convert btu/hour to horsepower (metric)
1Car engines (hp ↔ kW)
2Electrical appliances (W, kW)
3Air conditioning (BTU/h ↔ kW)
4Renewable energy (MW, GW)
Power conversion — common questions
How many watts in 1 horsepower?
Mechanical: 1 hp ≈ 745.7 W. Metric: 1 hp (PS) ≈ 735.5 W. The mechanical definition is standard in the US/UK; metric is used in continental Europe.
How do I convert AC BTU/h to kW?
Divide BTU/h by 3,412 (or multiply by 0.000293). A 12,000 BTU/h AC ≈ 3.52 kW of cooling power.
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