Convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Btu (IT)/hour.
1 Btu/h = 0.00039301471101 hp. To convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), 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 (550 Ft*lbf/s)
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 (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/hour | horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 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 (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/hour in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
1 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) = 0.00039301471101 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
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 (550 ft*lbf/s)?
10 Btu/h = 0.0039301471101 hp.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/hour or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 Btu/h equals only 0.00039301471101 hp.