Convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (th)/second.
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.4335170522 hp (metric). To convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (metric), multiply the value by 1.4335170522; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (metric) = 0.697585004979 Btu(th)/s). 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)/s = 1.4335170522 hp (metric)
- 1 hp (metric) = 0.697585004979 Btu(th)/s
- 10 Btu(th)/s = 14.335170522 hp (metric)
- 100 Btu(th)/s = 143.35170522 hp (metric)
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower (Metric)
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.43351705220437 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to hp (metric):
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 1.43351705220437 hp (metric) = 21.5027557830656 hp (metric)
Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/second | horsepower (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/s | 1.4335170522 hp (metric) |
| 2 Btu(th)/s | 2.86703410441 hp (metric) |
| 3 Btu(th)/s | 4.30055115661 hp (metric) |
| 5 Btu(th)/s | 7.16758526102 hp (metric) |
| 10 Btu(th)/s | 14.335170522 hp (metric) |
| 20 Btu(th)/s | 28.6703410441 hp (metric) |
| 50 Btu(th)/s | 71.6758526102 hp (metric) |
| 100 Btu(th)/s | 143.35170522 hp (metric) |
| 500 Btu(th)/s | 716.758526102 hp (metric) |
| 1000 Btu(th)/s | 1433.5170522 hp (metric) |
Btu (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
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 (th)/second in horsepower (metric)?
1 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s) = 1.4335170522 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)).
How do you convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (metric)?
Multiply the Btu (th)/second value by 1.4335170522. For example, 25 Btu(th)/s × 1.4335170522 = 35.8379263051 hp (metric).
What is 10 Btu (th)/second in horsepower (metric)?
10 Btu(th)/s = 14.335170522 hp (metric).
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/second or the horsepower (metric)?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/s = 1.4335170522 hp (metric).