Convert BTU per Hour to Metric Horsepower
Convert btu per hour to metric horsepower by entering a value below.
How to Convert BTU per Hour to Metric Horsepower
The btu per hour and metric horsepower are both units of power. 1 metric horsepower equals 2509.6259075 btu per hour. This means to convert btu per hour to metric horsepower, you divide by 2509.6259075.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 BTU/h to metric horsepower:
We need to convert btu per hour to metric horsepower
Since 1 PS = 2509.6259075 BTU/h, divide by 2509.6259075
5 ÷ 2509.6259075 = 0.0019923288
5 BTU/h = 0.0019923288 PS
BTU per Hour to Metric Horsepower Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common btu per hour to metric horsepower conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 BTU/h | 3.9846576218e-5 PS |
| 0.5 BTU/h | 0.0001992329 PS |
| 1 BTU/h | 0.0003984658 PS |
| 2 BTU/h | 0.0007969315 PS |
| 5 BTU/h | 0.0019923288 PS |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.0039846576 PS |
| 25 BTU/h | 0.0099616441 PS |
| 50 BTU/h | 0.0199232881 PS |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.0398465762 PS |
About These Units
BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
BTU per hour (BTU/h or BTUH) measures heating and cooling capacity. Air conditioners are rated in BTU/h (window unit: 5,000-12,000 BTU/h, central AC: 24,000-60,000 BTU/h). Furnaces range from 40,000-200,000 BTU/h. One BTU/h equals 0.293 watts.
Metric Horsepower (PS)
Metric horsepower (PS from German Pferdestärke) equals 735.5 watts, about 1.4% less than mechanical HP. PS is used in Europe and Japan for automotive specifications. One PS can lift 75 kg one meter in one second. Sometimes listed as CV, ch, or pk in different countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert btu per hour to metric horsepower?
To convert btu per hour to metric horsepower, divide the value by 2509.6259075. For example, 10 BTU/h = 0.0039846576 PS.
How many metric horsepower are in 1 btu per hour?
1 btu per hour equals 0.0003984658 metric horsepower.
What is the formula for btu per hour to metric horsepower?
The formula is: PS = BTU/h ÷ 2509.6259075.