Convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to horsepower (metric).
1 hp (metric) = 0.69711830895 Btu/s. To convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (IT)/second, multiply the value by 0.69711830895; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/s = 1.43447674112 hp (metric)). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hp (metric) = 0.69711830895 Btu/s
- 1 Btu/s = 1.43447674112 hp (metric)
- 10 hp (metric) = 6.9711830895 Btu/s
- 100 hp (metric) = 69.711830895 Btu/s
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Btu (It)/second
1 hp (metric) = 0.697118308950185 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to Btu/s:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 0.697118308950185 Btu/s = 10.4567746342528 Btu/s
Horsepower (Metric) to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) | Btu (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (metric) | 0.69711830895 Btu/s |
| 2 hp (metric) | 1.3942366179 Btu/s |
| 3 hp (metric) | 2.09135492685 Btu/s |
| 5 hp (metric) | 3.48559154475 Btu/s |
| 10 hp (metric) | 6.9711830895 Btu/s |
| 20 hp (metric) | 13.942366179 Btu/s |
| 50 hp (metric) | 34.8559154475 Btu/s |
| 100 hp (metric) | 69.711830895 Btu/s |
| 500 hp (metric) | 348.559154475 Btu/s |
| 1000 hp (metric) | 697.11830895 Btu/s |
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.
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) in Btu (IT)/second?
1 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)) = 0.69711830895 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (IT)/second?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) value by 0.69711830895. For example, 25 hp (metric) × 0.69711830895 = 17.4279577238 Btu/s.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) in Btu (IT)/second?
10 hp (metric) = 6.9711830895 Btu/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) or the Btu (IT)/second?
The Btu (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 hp (metric) equals only 0.69711830895 Btu/s.