Convert Horsepower to BTU per Hour
Use this free converter to change horsepower (hp) into btus per hour (BTU/h). Horsepower and btu per hour both measure power. As a quick reference, 1 hp equals 2544.4336 BTU/h, and 1 BTU/h equals 0.00039301478 hp.
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BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
2544.4336
1 hp = 2544.4336 BTU/h
Power conversion table
| Horsepower | BTU per Hour |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 25.444336 |
| 0.1 | 254.44336 |
| 0.5 | 1272.2168 |
| 1 | 2544.4336 |
| 2 | 5088.8672 |
| 3 | 7633.3007 |
| 5 | 12722.168 |
| 10 | 25444.336 |
| 20 | 50888.672 |
| 25 | 63610.84 |
| 50 | 127221.68 |
| 100 | 254443.36 |
| 1,000 | 2544433.6 |
How to convert Horsepower to BTU per Hour
Multiply the horsepower value by 2544.4336 to get btus per hour.
- Enter the number of horsepower you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in btus per hour.
- Worked example: 15 hp × 2544.4336 = 38166.504 BTU/h.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (btu per hour to horsepower).
About these units
Horsepower (hp)
- Definition
- Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power equal to about 745.7 watts in its mechanical definition.
- History
- Defined by James Watt to compare steam engines with the work of draft horses.
- Current use
- Horsepower rates car, motorcycle, and machinery engines, especially in the US.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many btus per hour are in a horsepower?
There are 2544.4336 BTU/h in 1 hp. To convert, multiply the number of horsepower by 2544.4336.
How do I convert horsepower to btus per hour?
Multiply the horsepower value by 2544.4336 to get btus per hour. For example, 10 hp = 25444.336 BTU/h.
Is this horsepower-to-btu per hour 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 Horsepower to other power units
| Unit | 1 Horsepower equals |
|---|---|
| Watt (W) | 745.69987 W |
| Kilowatt (kW) | 0.74569987 kW |
| Megawatt (MW) | 0.00074569987 MW |
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | 1.0138697 PS |
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | 2544.4336 BTU/h |