Convert Btu (th)/hour to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (th)/hour.
1 Btu(th)/h = 0.000392571339722 hp (water). To convert Btu (th)/hour to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 0.000392571339722; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 2547.30770899 Btu(th)/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(th)/h = 0.000392571339722 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 2547.30770899 Btu(th)/h
- 10 Btu(th)/h = 0.00392571339722 hp (water)
- 100 Btu(th)/h = 0.0392571339722 hp (water)
How to Convert Btu (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Water)
1 Btu(th)/h = 0.000392571339721705 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/h to hp (water):
15 Btu(th)/h = 15 × 0.000392571339721705 hp (water) = 0.00588857009582558 hp (water)
Btu (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/hour | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/h | 0.000392571339722 hp (water) |
| 2 Btu(th)/h | 0.000785142679443 hp (water) |
| 3 Btu(th)/h | 0.00117771401917 hp (water) |
| 5 Btu(th)/h | 0.00196285669861 hp (water) |
| 10 Btu(th)/h | 0.00392571339722 hp (water) |
| 20 Btu(th)/h | 0.00785142679443 hp (water) |
| 50 Btu(th)/h | 0.0196285669861 hp (water) |
| 100 Btu(th)/h | 0.0392571339722 hp (water) |
| 500 Btu(th)/h | 0.196285669861 hp (water) |
| 1000 Btu(th)/h | 0.392571339722 hp (water) |
Btu (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.
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 (th)/hour in horsepower (water)?
1 Btu (th)/hour (Btu(th)/h) = 0.000392571339722 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert Btu (th)/hour to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the Btu (th)/hour value by 0.000392571339722. For example, 25 Btu(th)/h × 0.000392571339722 = 0.00981428349304 hp (water).
What is 10 Btu (th)/hour in horsepower (water)?
10 Btu(th)/h = 0.00392571339722 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/hour or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/h equals only 0.000392571339722 hp (water).