Convert horsepower (metric) hour to Btu (th)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h] to Btu (th) [Btu (th)], or Convert Btu (th) to horsepower (metric) hour.
1 hp*h = 2511.30539864 Btu (th). To convert horsepower (metric) hour to Btu (th), multiply the value by 2511.30539864; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu (th) = 0.000398199279363 hp*h). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hp*h = 2511.30539864 Btu (th)
- 1 Btu (th) = 0.000398199279363 hp*h
- 10 hp*h = 25113.0539864 Btu (th)
- 100 hp*h = 251130.539864 Btu (th)
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Btu (Th)
1 hp*h = 2511.30539864428 Btu (th)
Example: convert 15 hp*h to Btu (th):
15 hp*h = 15 × 2511.30539864428 Btu (th) = 37669.5809796642 Btu (th)
Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Btu (Th) Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) hour | Btu (th) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp*h | 2511.30539864 Btu (th) |
| 2 hp*h | 5022.61079729 Btu (th) |
| 3 hp*h | 7533.91619593 Btu (th) |
| 5 hp*h | 12556.5269932 Btu (th) |
| 10 hp*h | 25113.0539864 Btu (th) |
| 20 hp*h | 50226.1079729 Btu (th) |
| 50 hp*h | 125565.269932 Btu (th) |
| 100 hp*h | 251130.539864 Btu (th) |
| 500 hp*h | 1255652.69932 Btu (th) |
| 1000 hp*h | 2511305.39864 Btu (th) |
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energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.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.
Btu (Th)
The Btu (th), or British thermal unit (th), is a unit of energy used primarily in the United States to measure heat content, equivalent to the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
History/Origin
The Btu (th) originated from the British thermal unit, a traditional unit of heat in the British Imperial system, and has been used historically in heating, cooling, and energy industries to quantify energy content and heat transfer.
Current Use
Today, the Btu (th) is mainly used in the energy sector, particularly in heating and cooling systems, natural gas billing, and energy content measurement, especially within the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) hour in Btu (th)?
1 horsepower (metric) hour (hp*h) = 2511.30539864 Btu (th) (Btu (th)).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) hour to Btu (th)?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) hour value by 2511.30539864. For example, 25 hp*h × 2511.30539864 = 62782.6349661 Btu (th).
What is 10 horsepower (metric) hour in Btu (th)?
10 hp*h = 25113.0539864 Btu (th).
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) hour or the Btu (th)?
The horsepower (metric) hour is the larger unit: 1 hp*h = 2511.30539864 Btu (th).