BTU per Hour to Horsepower Converter
Convert BTU/h to hp instantly. 1 BTU/h = 0.000393014779 hp.
Conversion Formula
hp = BTU/h × 0.000393014779
Example
25 BTU/h × 0.000393014779 = 0.009825369473 hp
Convert the other way: Horsepower to BTU per Hour →
BTU per Hour to Horsepower Conversion Table
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.000039301478 |
| 0.5 | 0.00019650739 |
| 1 | 0.000393014779 |
| 2 | 0.000786029558 |
| 5 | 0.001965073895 |
| 10 | 0.003930147789 |
| 20 | 0.007860295578 |
| 25 | 0.009825369473 |
| 50 | 0.01965073895 |
| 100 | 0.03930147789 |
| 500 | 0.1965073895 |
| 1,000 | 0.3930147789 |
About These Units
- BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
- One British thermal unit per hour, about 0.293 W. American air conditioners, furnaces, and space heaters are rated in BTU/h, often shortened to BTU, and 12,000 BTU/h equals one ton of refrigeration.
- Horsepower (hp)
- Here, mechanical horsepower of 550 foot-pounds-force per second, about 745.7 W. It is used for American car engines, lawn equipment, and electric motors, and it is slightly larger than the 735.5 W metric horsepower.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hp are in 1 BTU/h?
1 BTU/h equals 0.000393014779 hp.
How do I convert BTU per Hour to Horsepower?
Multiply your BTU per Hour value by 0.000393014779. For example, 25 BTU/h × 0.000393014779 = 0.009825369473 hp.
How many BTU/h are in 1 hp?
1 hp equals 2,544.433578 BTU/h.