Convert Metric Horsepower to BTU per Hour
Use this free converter to change metric horsepower (PS) into btus per hour (BTU/h). Metric horsepower and btu per hour both measure power. As a quick reference, 1 PS equals 2509.6259 BTU/h, and 1 BTU/h equals 0.00039846576 PS.
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BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
2509.6259
1 PS = 2509.6259 BTU/h
Power conversion table
| Metric Horsepower | BTU per Hour |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 25.096259 |
| 0.1 | 250.96259 |
| 0.5 | 1254.813 |
| 1 | 2509.6259 |
| 2 | 5019.2518 |
| 3 | 7528.8777 |
| 5 | 12548.13 |
| 10 | 25096.259 |
| 20 | 50192.518 |
| 25 | 62740.648 |
| 50 | 125481.3 |
| 100 | 250962.59 |
| 1,000 | 2509625.9 |
How to convert Metric Horsepower to BTU per Hour
Multiply the metric horsepower value by 2509.6259 to get btus per hour.
- Enter the number of metric horsepower you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in btus per hour.
- Worked example: 15 PS × 2509.6259 = 37644.389 BTU/h.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (btu per hour to metric horsepower).
About these units
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.
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 metric horsepower?
There are 2509.6259 BTU/h in 1 PS. To convert, multiply the number of metric horsepower by 2509.6259.
How do I convert metric horsepower to btus per hour?
Multiply the metric horsepower value by 2509.6259 to get btus per hour. For example, 10 PS = 25096.259 BTU/h.
Is this metric 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 Metric Horsepower to other power units
| Unit | 1 Metric Horsepower equals |
|---|---|
| Watt (W) | 735.49875 W |
| Kilowatt (kW) | 0.73549875 kW |
| Megawatt (MW) | 0.00073549875 MW |
| Horsepower (hp) | 0.98632007 hp |
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | 2509.6259 BTU/h |