Convert Metric Horsepower to BTU per Hour
PS to BTU/h · power conversion
What are metric horsepower and btu per hour?
Metric horsepower (PS) is about 735.5 watts, used in European car specifications. BTU per hour rates the heating and air-conditioning capacity of appliances in the US. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert metric horsepower to btu per hour
1 PS = 2,509.63 BTU/h. To convert, multiply the number of metric horsepower by 2,509.63. For example, 5 PS = 12,548.1 BTU/h, and 20 PS = 50,192.5 BTU/h. To go the other way, multiply btu per hour by 0.000398466 (since 1 BTU/h = 0.000398466 PS).
Metric Horsepower to BTU per Hour conversion table
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | BTU per Hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2,509.63 |
| 10 | 25,096.3 |
| 100 | 250,963 |
| 500 | 1,254,810 |
| 1,000 | 2,509,630 |
| 2,000 | 5,019,250 |
| 5,000 | 12,548,100 |
FAQ
What is 1 PS in BTU/h?
1 PS = 2,509.63 BTU/h. To convert any amount, multiply the number of metric horsepower by 2,509.63.
How do I convert btu per hour back to metric horsepower?
Go the other way: 1 BTU/h = 0.000398466 PS, so multiply btu per hour by 0.000398466 to get metric horsepower.
Is a metric horsepower bigger than a btu per hour?
Yes — 1 PS is the larger unit, equal to 2,509.63 BTU/h.
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.