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

What is British Thermal Unit per Minute (BTU/min)

British Thermal Unit per Minute (BTU/min) is a unit of power that represents the amount of energy needed to heat one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit within a minute. It is commonly used to measure the power of heating or cooling systems.

What is Horsepower, Mechanical (hp)

Horsepower, Mechanical (hp) is a unit of power that is commonly used to measure the output power of engines or motors. One mechanical horsepower is equivalent to the power needed to lift 550 pounds by one foot in one second.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion formulas between BTU/min and hp are as follows:

• To convert from BTU/min to hp: hp=BTU/min×0.02358089

• To convert from hp to BTU/min: BTU/min=hp×42.40723

Examples

1. Converting 7 BTU/min to hp:

hp=7×0.02358089=0.1650662

2. Converting 5 hp to BTU/min:

BTU/min=5×42.40723=212.0361

3. Converting 6 BTU/min to hp:

hp=6×0.02358089=0.1414853

Conclusion

Use this page to perform conversions between British Thermal Unit per Minute (BTU/min) and Horsepower, Mechanical (hp) effortlessly for your power calculation needs.