Convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (IT)/hour.
1 Btu/h = 0.000392834018951 hp (water). To convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 0.000392834018951; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 2545.6043819 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 = 0.000392834018951 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 2545.6043819 Btu/h
- 10 Btu/h = 0.00392834018951 hp (water)
- 100 Btu/h = 0.0392834018951 hp (water)
How to Convert Btu (It)/hour to Horsepower (Water)
1 Btu/h = 0.00039283401895065 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 Btu/h to hp (water):
15 Btu/h = 15 × 0.00039283401895065 hp (water) = 0.00589251028425975 hp (water)
Btu (It)/hour to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/hour | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/h | 0.000392834018951 hp (water) |
| 2 Btu/h | 0.000785668037901 hp (water) |
| 3 Btu/h | 0.00117850205685 hp (water) |
| 5 Btu/h | 0.00196417009475 hp (water) |
| 10 Btu/h | 0.00392834018951 hp (water) |
| 20 Btu/h | 0.00785668037901 hp (water) |
| 50 Btu/h | 0.0196417009475 hp (water) |
| 100 Btu/h | 0.0392834018951 hp (water) |
| 500 Btu/h | 0.196417009475 hp (water) |
| 1000 Btu/h | 0.392834018951 hp (water) |
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 (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/hour in horsepower (water)?
1 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) = 0.000392834018951 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/hour value by 0.000392834018951. For example, 25 Btu/h × 0.000392834018951 = 0.00982085047377 hp (water).
What is 10 Btu (IT)/hour in horsepower (water)?
10 Btu/h = 0.00392834018951 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/hour or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 Btu/h equals only 0.000392834018951 hp (water).