Convert BTU per Hour to Metric Horsepower
Use this free converter to change btus per hour (BTU/h) into metric horsepower (PS). Btu per hour and metric horsepower both measure power. As a quick reference, 1 BTU/h equals 0.00039846576 PS, and 1 PS equals 2509.6259 BTU/h.
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Metric Horsepower (PS)
0.00039846576
1 BTU/h = 0.00039846576 PS
Power conversion table
| BTU per Hour | Metric Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0000039846576 |
| 0.1 | 0.000039846576 |
| 0.5 | 0.00019923288 |
| 1 | 0.00039846576 |
| 2 | 0.00079693152 |
| 3 | 0.0011953973 |
| 5 | 0.0019923288 |
| 10 | 0.0039846576 |
| 20 | 0.0079693152 |
| 25 | 0.0099616441 |
| 50 | 0.019923288 |
| 100 | 0.039846576 |
| 1,000 | 0.39846576 |
How to convert BTU per Hour to Metric Horsepower
Multiply the btu per hour value by 0.00039846576 to get metric horsepower.
- Enter the number of btus per hour you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in metric horsepower.
- Worked example: 15 BTU/h × 0.00039846576 = 0.0059769864 PS.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (metric horsepower to btu per hour).
About these units
BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
- Definition
- BTU per hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power expressing energy transfer of one BTU each hour, about 0.293 watts.
- History
- It developed with heating and cooling engineering.
- Current use
- BTU/h rates the capacity of air conditioners, furnaces, and heaters in the US.
Metric Horsepower (PS)
- Definition
- Metric horsepower (PS) is a power unit of about 735.5 watts, slightly less than mechanical horsepower.
- History
- It was defined in continental Europe based on metric units.
- Current use
- Metric horsepower (PS or CV) rates vehicle engines in Europe and Asia.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in a btu per hour?
There are 0.00039846576 PS in 1 BTU/h. To convert, multiply the number of btus per hour by 0.00039846576.
How do I convert btus per hour to metric horsepower?
Multiply the btu per hour value by 0.00039846576 to get metric horsepower. For example, 10 BTU/h = 0.0039846576 PS.
Is this btu per hour-to-metric horsepower converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert BTU per Hour to other power units
| Unit | 1 BTU per Hour equals |
|---|---|
| Watt (W) | 0.29307107 W |
| Kilowatt (kW) | 0.00029307107 kW |
| Megawatt (MW) | 2.9307e-7 MW |
| Horsepower (hp) | 0.00039301478 hp |
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | 0.00039846576 PS |