Convert horsepower to Btu (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s], or Convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower.
1 hp = 0.707260397401 Btu(th)/s. To convert horsepower to Btu (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.707260397401; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/s = 1.41390639667 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 = 0.707260397401 Btu(th)/s
- 1 Btu(th)/s = 1.41390639667 hp
- 10 hp = 7.07260397401 Btu(th)/s
- 100 hp = 70.7260397401 Btu(th)/s
How to Convert Horsepower to Btu (Th)/second
1 hp = 0.707260397401243 Btu(th)/s
Example: convert 15 hp to Btu(th)/s:
15 hp = 15 × 0.707260397401243 Btu(th)/s = 10.6089059610186 Btu(th)/s
Horsepower to Btu (Th)/second Conversion Table
| horsepower | Btu (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.707260397401 Btu(th)/s |
| 2 hp | 1.4145207948 Btu(th)/s |
| 3 hp | 2.1217811922 Btu(th)/s |
| 5 hp | 3.53630198701 Btu(th)/s |
| 10 hp | 7.07260397401 Btu(th)/s |
| 20 hp | 14.145207948 Btu(th)/s |
| 50 hp | 35.3630198701 Btu(th)/s |
| 100 hp | 70.7260397401 Btu(th)/s |
| 500 hp | 353.630198701 Btu(th)/s |
| 1000 hp | 707.260397401 Btu(th)/s |
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)/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 in Btu (th)/second?
1 horsepower (hp) = 0.707260397401 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s).
How do you convert horsepower to Btu (th)/second?
Multiply the horsepower value by 0.707260397401. For example, 25 hp × 0.707260397401 = 17.681509935 Btu(th)/s.
What is 10 horsepower in Btu (th)/second?
10 hp = 7.07260397401 Btu(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower or the Btu (th)/second?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 hp equals only 0.707260397401 Btu(th)/s.