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Convert Metric Horsepower to BTU per Hour

Enter the number of metric horsepower that you want to convert to btu per hour.

1 PS (metric horsepower) = 2509.6259075 BTU/h (btu per hour)
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How to Convert Metric Horsepower to BTU per Hour

The metric horsepower and btu per hour are both units of power. 1 metric horsepower equals 2509.6259075 btu per hour. This means to convert metric horsepower to btu per hour, you multiply by 2509.6259075.

Formula

btu per hour = metric horsepower × 2509.6259075

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 PS to btu per hour:

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Convert 5 PS to btu per hour

We need to convert metric horsepower to btu per hour

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Apply the formula

Since 1 PS = 2509.6259075 BTU/h, multiply by 2509.6259075

5 × 2509.6259075 = 12548.129537

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Answer

5 PS = 12548.129537 BTU/h

Metric Horsepower to BTU per Hour Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common metric horsepower to btu per hour conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Metric Horsepower (PS) BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
0.1 PS 250.96259075 BTU/h
0.5 PS 1254.8129537 BTU/h
1 PS 2509.6259075 BTU/h
2 PS 5019.2518149 BTU/h
5 PS 12548.129537 BTU/h
10 PS 25096.259075 BTU/h
25 PS 62740.647687 BTU/h
50 PS 125481.29537 BTU/h
100 PS 250962.59075 BTU/h

About These Units

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert metric horsepower to btu per hour?

To convert metric horsepower to btu per hour, multiply the value by 2509.6259075. For example, 10 PS = 25096.259075 BTU/h.

How many btu per hour are in 1 metric horsepower?

1 metric horsepower equals 2509.6259075 btu per hour.

What is the formula for metric horsepower to btu per hour?

The formula is: BTU/h = PS × 2509.6259075.