Convert horsepower to Btu (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to horsepower.
1 hp = 2546.13656128 Btu(th)/h. To convert horsepower to Btu (th)/hour, multiply the value by 2546.13656128; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/h = 0.000392751910956 hp). 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 = 2546.13656128 Btu(th)/h
- 1 Btu(th)/h = 0.000392751910956 hp
- 10 hp = 25461.3656128 Btu(th)/h
- 100 hp = 254613.656128 Btu(th)/h
How to Convert Horsepower to Btu (Th)/hour
1 hp = 2546.136561285 Btu(th)/h
Example: convert 15 hp to Btu(th)/h:
15 hp = 15 × 2546.136561285 Btu(th)/h = 38192.048419275 Btu(th)/h
Horsepower to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table
| horsepower | Btu (th)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 2546.13656128 Btu(th)/h |
| 2 hp | 5092.27312257 Btu(th)/h |
| 3 hp | 7638.40968385 Btu(th)/h |
| 5 hp | 12730.6828064 Btu(th)/h |
| 10 hp | 25461.3656128 Btu(th)/h |
| 20 hp | 50922.7312257 Btu(th)/h |
| 50 hp | 127306.828064 Btu(th)/h |
| 100 hp | 254613.656128 Btu(th)/h |
| 500 hp | 1273068.28064 Btu(th)/h |
| 1000 hp | 2546136.56128 Btu(th)/h |
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower in Btu (th)/hour?
1 horsepower (hp) = 2546.13656128 Btu (th)/hour (Btu(th)/h).
How do you convert horsepower to Btu (th)/hour?
Multiply the horsepower value by 2546.13656128. For example, 25 hp × 2546.13656128 = 63653.4140321 Btu(th)/h.
What is 10 horsepower in Btu (th)/hour?
10 hp = 25461.3656128 Btu(th)/h.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower or the Btu (th)/hour?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 hp = 2546.13656128 Btu(th)/h.