Convert Btu (IT) to horsepower (metric) hour
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)] to horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower (metric) hour to Btu (IT).
1 Btu (IT) = 0.000398465761423 hp*h. To convert Btu (IT) to horsepower (metric) hour, multiply the value by 0.000398465761423; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp*h = 2509.62591222 Btu (IT)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu (IT) = 0.000398465761423 hp*h
- 1 hp*h = 2509.62591222 Btu (IT)
- 10 Btu (IT) = 0.00398465761423 hp*h
- 100 Btu (IT) = 0.0398465761423 hp*h
How to Convert Btu (It) to Horsepower (Metric) Hour
1 Btu (IT) = 0.00039846576142304 hp*h
Example: convert 15 Btu (IT) to hp*h:
15 Btu (IT) = 15 × 0.00039846576142304 hp*h = 0.00597698642134561 hp*h
Btu (It) to Horsepower (Metric) Hour Conversion Table
| Btu (IT) | horsepower (metric) hour |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu (IT) | 0.000398465761423 hp*h |
| 2 Btu (IT) | 0.000796931522846 hp*h |
| 3 Btu (IT) | 0.00119539728427 hp*h |
| 5 Btu (IT) | 0.00199232880712 hp*h |
| 10 Btu (IT) | 0.00398465761423 hp*h |
| 20 Btu (IT) | 0.00796931522846 hp*h |
| 50 Btu (IT) | 0.0199232880712 hp*h |
| 100 Btu (IT) | 0.0398465761423 hp*h |
| 500 Btu (IT) | 0.199232880712 hp*h |
| 1000 Btu (IT) | 0.398465761423 hp*h |
Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.
Horsepower (Metric) Hour
A unit of energy representing the amount of work done by one horsepower over one hour, equivalent to 745.7 joules.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour was historically used to quantify energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
It is rarely used in modern practice, but may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial applications to measure energy output or consumption related to horsepower-rated equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT) in horsepower (metric) hour?
1 Btu (IT) (Btu (IT)) = 0.000398465761423 horsepower (metric) hour (hp*h).
How do you convert Btu (IT) to horsepower (metric) hour?
Multiply the Btu (IT) value by 0.000398465761423. For example, 25 Btu (IT) × 0.000398465761423 = 0.00996164403558 hp*h.
What is 10 Btu (IT) in horsepower (metric) hour?
10 Btu (IT) = 0.00398465761423 hp*h.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT) or the horsepower (metric) hour?
The horsepower (metric) hour is the larger unit: 1 Btu (IT) equals only 0.000398465761423 hp*h.