Converting from British Thermal Unit per Hour (BTU/h) to Horsepower, Mechanical (hp) | Power

What is British Thermal Unit per Hour (BTU/h)

The British Thermal Unit per Hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power that measures the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit in one hour. It is commonly used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry to measure the cooling or heating capacity of appliances.

What is Horsepower, Mechanical (hp)

Horsepower, Mechanical (hp) is a unit of power that measures the rate at which work is done. It is commonly used in the automotive and engineering industries to quantify the power output of engines and machines. One horsepower is equal to the power needed to lift 550 pounds by one foot in one second.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from BTU/h to hp:

• Multiply the BTU/h value by 0.0003930148 to get the equivalent value in hp.
  hp=BTU/h×0.0003930148

To convert from hp to BTU/h:

• Multiply the hp value by 2544.434 to get the equivalent value in BTU/h.
  BTU/h=hp×2544.434

Examples

1. Converting 4 BTU/h to hp:
   hp=4×0.0003930148=0.001572059
2. Converting 12 BTU/h to hp:
   hp=12×0.0003930148=0.004716177
3. Converting 14 BTU/h to hp:
   hp=14×0.0003930148=0.005502207

Use these conversions to easily switch between BTU/h and hp when working with power-related calculations.