Convert Metric Horsepower to BTU per Second
Enter the number of metric horsepower that you want to convert to btu per second.
How to Convert Metric Horsepower to BTU per Second
The metric horsepower and btu per second are both units of power. 1 btu per second equals 1.4344767447 metric horsepower. This means to convert metric horsepower to btu per second, you divide by 1.4344767447.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 PS to btu per second:
We need to convert metric horsepower to btu per second
Since 1 BTU/s = 1.4344767447 PS, divide by 1.4344767447
5 ÷ 1.4344767447 = 3.4855915361
5 PS = 3.4855915361 BTU/s
Metric Horsepower to BTU per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common metric horsepower to btu per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | BTU per Second (BTU/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.6971183072 BTU/s |
| 2 PS | 1.3942366144 BTU/s |
| 5 PS | 3.4855915361 BTU/s |
| 10 PS | 6.9711830722 BTU/s |
| 15 PS | 10.456774608 BTU/s |
| 20 PS | 13.942366144 BTU/s |
| 25 PS | 17.42795768 BTU/s |
| 50 PS | 34.855915361 BTU/s |
| 100 PS | 69.711830722 BTU/s |
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 Second (BTU/s)
BTU per second (BTU/s) equals 1,055 watts or 3,600 BTU per hour. BTU/s measures high-power thermal processes, industrial burners, and rapid heating applications. Rarely used compared to BTU/h; primarily appears in engineering calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert metric horsepower to btu per second?
To convert metric horsepower to btu per second, divide the value by 1.4344767447. For example, 10 PS = 6.9711830722 BTU/s.
How many btu per second are in 1 metric horsepower?
1 metric horsepower equals 0.6971183072 btu per second.
What is the formula for metric horsepower to btu per second?
The formula is: BTU/s = PS ÷ 1.4344767447.