Convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s], or Convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (metric).
1 hp (metric) = 0.697585004979 Btu(th)/s. To convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.697585004979; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/s = 1.4335170522 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) = 0.697585004979 Btu(th)/s
- 1 Btu(th)/s = 1.4335170522 hp (metric)
- 10 hp (metric) = 6.97585004979 Btu(th)/s
- 100 hp (metric) = 69.7585004979 Btu(th)/s
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Btu (Th)/second
1 hp (metric) = 0.697585004979371 Btu(th)/s
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to Btu(th)/s:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 0.697585004979371 Btu(th)/s = 10.4637750746906 Btu(th)/s
Horsepower (Metric) to Btu (Th)/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) | Btu (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (metric) | 0.697585004979 Btu(th)/s |
| 2 hp (metric) | 1.39517000996 Btu(th)/s |
| 3 hp (metric) | 2.09275501494 Btu(th)/s |
| 5 hp (metric) | 3.4879250249 Btu(th)/s |
| 10 hp (metric) | 6.97585004979 Btu(th)/s |
| 20 hp (metric) | 13.9517000996 Btu(th)/s |
| 50 hp (metric) | 34.879250249 Btu(th)/s |
| 100 hp (metric) | 69.7585004979 Btu(th)/s |
| 500 hp (metric) | 348.79250249 Btu(th)/s |
| 1000 hp (metric) | 697.585004979 Btu(th)/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 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) in Btu (th)/second?
1 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)) = 0.697585004979 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (th)/second?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) value by 0.697585004979. For example, 25 hp (metric) × 0.697585004979 = 17.4396251245 Btu(th)/s.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) in Btu (th)/second?
10 hp (metric) = 6.97585004979 Btu(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) or the Btu (th)/second?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 hp (metric) equals only 0.697585004979 Btu(th)/s.