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

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

British Thermal Unit per Hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power commonly used to measure the rate at which energy is generated or consumed. It is often used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry to specify the power of heating or cooling systems.

What is Horsepower, Metric (hp)

Horsepower, Metric (hp) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) equal to approximately 745.7 watts. It is commonly used to quantify the power output of engines and machinery.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion formulas between BTU/h and hp are:

• To convert from BTU/h to hp:
  hp=BTU/h×0.0003984658
• To convert from hp to BTU/h:
  BTU/h=hp×2509.626

Examples

1. Converting 12 BTU/h to hp:

   12×0.0003984658=0.004781589hp

2. Converting 5 hp to BTU/h:

   5×2509.626=12548.13BTU/h

3. Converting 2 BTU/h to hp:

   2×0.0003984658=0.0007969315hp

4. Converting 5 BTU/h to hp:

   5×0.0003984658=0.001992329hp

Use this page to perform conversions between British Thermal Unit per Hour (BTU/h) and Horsepower, Metric (hp).