Convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to Btu (IT)/hour.
1 Btu/h = 0.00039301471101 hp. To convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower, multiply the value by 0.00039301471101; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 2544.43401732 Btu/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu/h = 0.00039301471101 hp
- 1 hp = 2544.43401732 Btu/h
- 10 Btu/h = 0.0039301471101 hp
- 100 Btu/h = 0.039301471101 hp
How to Convert Btu (It)/hour to Horsepower
1 Btu/h = 0.000393014711009789 hp
Example: convert 15 Btu/h to hp:
15 Btu/h = 15 × 0.000393014711009789 hp = 0.00589522066514684 hp
Btu (It)/hour to Horsepower Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/hour | horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/h | 0.00039301471101 hp |
| 2 Btu/h | 0.00078602942202 hp |
| 3 Btu/h | 0.00117904413303 hp |
| 5 Btu/h | 0.00196507355505 hp |
| 10 Btu/h | 0.0039301471101 hp |
| 20 Btu/h | 0.0078602942202 hp |
| 50 Btu/h | 0.0196507355505 hp |
| 100 Btu/h | 0.039301471101 hp |
| 500 Btu/h | 0.196507355505 hp |
| 1000 Btu/h | 0.39301471101 hp |
Btu (It)/hour
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/hour in horsepower?
1 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) = 0.00039301471101 horsepower (hp).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/hour value by 0.00039301471101. For example, 25 Btu/h × 0.00039301471101 = 0.00982536777524 hp.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/hour in horsepower?
10 Btu/h = 0.0039301471101 hp.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/hour or the horsepower?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 Btu/h equals only 0.00039301471101 hp.