Convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (IT)/hour.
1 Btu/h = 0.000398465762178 hp (metric). To convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower (metric), multiply the value by 0.000398465762178; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (metric) = 2509.62590746 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 = 0.000398465762178 hp (metric)
- 1 hp (metric) = 2509.62590746 Btu/h
- 10 Btu/h = 0.00398465762178 hp (metric)
- 100 Btu/h = 0.0398465762178 hp (metric)
How to Convert Btu (It)/hour to Horsepower (Metric)
1 Btu/h = 0.000398465762178386 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 Btu/h to hp (metric):
15 Btu/h = 15 × 0.000398465762178386 hp (metric) = 0.00597698643267579 hp (metric)
Btu (It)/hour to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/hour | horsepower (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/h | 0.000398465762178 hp (metric) |
| 2 Btu/h | 0.000796931524357 hp (metric) |
| 3 Btu/h | 0.00119539728654 hp (metric) |
| 5 Btu/h | 0.00199232881089 hp (metric) |
| 10 Btu/h | 0.00398465762178 hp (metric) |
| 20 Btu/h | 0.00796931524357 hp (metric) |
| 50 Btu/h | 0.0199232881089 hp (metric) |
| 100 Btu/h | 0.0398465762178 hp (metric) |
| 500 Btu/h | 0.199232881089 hp (metric) |
| 1000 Btu/h | 0.398465762178 hp (metric) |
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 (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/hour in horsepower (metric)?
1 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) = 0.000398465762178 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower (metric)?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/hour value by 0.000398465762178. For example, 25 Btu/h × 0.000398465762178 = 0.00996164405446 hp (metric).
What is 10 Btu (IT)/hour in horsepower (metric)?
10 Btu/h = 0.00398465762178 hp (metric).
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/hour or the horsepower (metric)?
The horsepower (metric) is the larger unit: 1 Btu/h equals only 0.000398465762178 hp (metric).