Convert Btu (IT)/minute to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (IT)/minute.
1 Btu/min = 0.0239079457307 hp (metric). To convert Btu (IT)/minute to horsepower (metric), multiply the value by 0.0239079457307; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (metric) = 41.8270984577 Btu/min). 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/min = 0.0239079457307 hp (metric)
- 1 hp (metric) = 41.8270984577 Btu/min
- 10 Btu/min = 0.239079457307 hp (metric)
- 100 Btu/min = 2.39079457307 hp (metric)
How to Convert Btu (It)/minute to Horsepower (Metric)
1 Btu/min = 0.0239079457307031 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 Btu/min to hp (metric):
15 Btu/min = 15 × 0.0239079457307031 hp (metric) = 0.358619185960547 hp (metric)
Btu (It)/minute to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/minute | horsepower (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/min | 0.0239079457307 hp (metric) |
| 2 Btu/min | 0.0478158914614 hp (metric) |
| 3 Btu/min | 0.0717238371921 hp (metric) |
| 5 Btu/min | 0.119539728654 hp (metric) |
| 10 Btu/min | 0.239079457307 hp (metric) |
| 20 Btu/min | 0.478158914614 hp (metric) |
| 50 Btu/min | 1.19539728654 hp (metric) |
| 100 Btu/min | 2.39079457307 hp (metric) |
| 500 Btu/min | 11.9539728654 hp (metric) |
| 1000 Btu/min | 23.9079457307 hp (metric) |
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
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)/minute in horsepower (metric)?
1 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min) = 0.0239079457307 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/minute to horsepower (metric)?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/minute value by 0.0239079457307. For example, 25 Btu/min × 0.0239079457307 = 0.597698643268 hp (metric).
What is 10 Btu (IT)/minute in horsepower (metric)?
10 Btu/min = 0.239079457307 hp (metric).
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/minute or the horsepower (metric)?
The horsepower (metric) is the larger unit: 1 Btu/min equals only 0.0239079457307 hp (metric).