Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h], or Convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 2545.6043819 Btu/h. To convert horsepower (water) to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 2545.6043819; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 0.000392834018951 hp (water)). 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 (water) = 2545.6043819 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 0.000392834018951 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 25456.043819 Btu/h
- 100 hp (water) = 254560.43819 Btu/h
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Btu (It)/hour
1 hp (water) = 2545.60438189958 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to Btu/h:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 2545.60438189958 Btu/h = 38184.0657284938 Btu/h
Horsepower (Water) to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 2545.6043819 Btu/h |
| 2 hp (water) | 5091.2087638 Btu/h |
| 3 hp (water) | 7636.8131457 Btu/h |
| 5 hp (water) | 12728.0219095 Btu/h |
| 10 hp (water) | 25456.043819 Btu/h |
| 20 hp (water) | 50912.087638 Btu/h |
| 50 hp (water) | 127280.219095 Btu/h |
| 100 hp (water) | 254560.43819 Btu/h |
| 500 hp (water) | 1272802.19095 Btu/h |
| 1000 hp (water) | 2545604.3819 Btu/h |
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Btu (It)/hour
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 2545.6043819 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 2545.6043819. For example, 25 hp (water) × 2545.6043819 = 63640.1095475 Btu/h.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 hp (water) = 25456.043819 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 2545.6043819 Btu/h.