Convert BTU per Hour to Metric Horsepower
BTU/h to PS · power conversion
What are btu per hour and metric horsepower?
BTU per hour rates the heating and air-conditioning capacity of appliances in the US. Metric horsepower (PS) is about 735.5 watts, used in European car specifications. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert btu per hour to metric horsepower
1 BTU/h = 0.000398466 PS. To convert, multiply the number of btu per hour by 0.000398466. For example, 5 BTU/h = 0.00199233 PS, and 20 BTU/h = 0.00796932 PS. To go the other way, multiply metric horsepower by 2,509.63 (since 1 PS = 2,509.63 BTU/h).
BTU per Hour to Metric Horsepower conversion table
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000398466 |
| 10 | 0.00398466 |
| 100 | 0.0398466 |
| 500 | 0.199233 |
| 1,000 | 0.398466 |
| 2,000 | 0.796932 |
| 5,000 | 1.99233 |
FAQ
What is 1 BTU/h in PS?
1 BTU/h = 0.000398466 PS. To convert any amount, multiply the number of btu per hour by 0.000398466.
How do I convert metric horsepower back to btu per hour?
Go the other way: 1 PS = 2,509.63 BTU/h, so multiply metric horsepower by 2,509.63 to get btu per hour.
Is a btu per hour bigger than a metric horsepower?
No — 1 BTU/h is the smaller unit, equal to 0.000398466 PS (it takes 2,509.63 BTU/h to make one PS).
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.