Convert BTU per Hour to Horsepower (mechanical)
BTU/h to hp · power conversion
What are btu per hour and horsepower (mechanical)?
BTU per hour rates the heating and air-conditioning capacity of appliances in the US. Mechanical horsepower equals about 745.7 watts, the traditional measure of engine output. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert btu per hour to horsepower (mechanical)
1 BTU/h = 0.000393015 hp. To convert, multiply the number of btu per hour by 0.000393015. For example, 5 BTU/h = 0.00196507 hp, and 20 BTU/h = 0.0078603 hp. To go the other way, multiply horsepower (mechanical) by 2,544.43 (since 1 hp = 2,544.43 BTU/h).
BTU per Hour to Horsepower (mechanical) conversion table
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000393015 |
| 10 | 0.00393015 |
| 100 | 0.0393015 |
| 500 | 0.196507 |
| 1,000 | 0.393015 |
| 2,000 | 0.78603 |
| 5,000 | 1.96507 |
FAQ
What is 1 BTU/h in hp?
1 BTU/h = 0.000393015 hp. To convert any amount, multiply the number of btu per hour by 0.000393015.
How do I convert horsepower (mechanical) back to btu per hour?
Go the other way: 1 hp = 2,544.43 BTU/h, so multiply horsepower (mechanical) by 2,544.43 to get btu per hour.
Is a btu per hour bigger than a horsepower (mechanical)?
No — 1 BTU/h is the smaller unit, equal to 0.000393015 hp (it takes 2,544.43 BTU/h to make one hp).
Are these power conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.