Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 2547.30770899 Btu(th)/h. To convert horsepower (water) to Btu (th)/hour, multiply the value by 2547.30770899; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/h = 0.000392571339722 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) = 2547.30770899 Btu(th)/h
- 1 Btu(th)/h = 0.000392571339722 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 25473.0770899 Btu(th)/h
- 100 hp (water) = 254730.770899 Btu(th)/h
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Btu (Th)/hour
1 hp (water) = 2547.30770898584 Btu(th)/h
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to Btu(th)/h:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 2547.30770898584 Btu(th)/h = 38209.6156347877 Btu(th)/h
Horsepower (Water) to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | Btu (th)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 2547.30770899 Btu(th)/h |
| 2 hp (water) | 5094.61541797 Btu(th)/h |
| 3 hp (water) | 7641.92312696 Btu(th)/h |
| 5 hp (water) | 12736.5385449 Btu(th)/h |
| 10 hp (water) | 25473.0770899 Btu(th)/h |
| 20 hp (water) | 50946.1541797 Btu(th)/h |
| 50 hp (water) | 127365.385449 Btu(th)/h |
| 100 hp (water) | 254730.770899 Btu(th)/h |
| 500 hp (water) | 1273653.85449 Btu(th)/h |
| 1000 hp (water) | 2547307.70899 Btu(th)/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 (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 (water) in Btu (th)/hour?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 2547.30770899 Btu (th)/hour (Btu(th)/h).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to Btu (th)/hour?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 2547.30770899. For example, 25 hp (water) × 2547.30770899 = 63682.6927246 Btu(th)/h.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in Btu (th)/hour?
10 hp (water) = 25473.0770899 Btu(th)/h.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the Btu (th)/hour?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 2547.30770899 Btu(th)/h.