Horsepower to BTU (th)/hour Conversion

Convert between Horsepower and BTU (th)/hour quickly and accurately.

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Btu (th)/h

How to Convert Horsepower to BTU (th)/hour

Conversion Formula

1 hp = 2546.137 Btu (th)/h
1 Btu (th)/h = 0 hp

Example

Convert 15 hp to Btu (th)/h:

15 hp = 15 × 2546.137 Btu (th)/h = 38192.055 Btu (th)/h

Unit Information

Learn about the power units you're converting between

Horsepower

hp

Definition

The horsepower (hp) is a unit of power equal to approximately 746 watts, representing the power output of a horse. It is commonly used in automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, and industrial applications for measuring the power output of engines, motors, and mechanical systems.

History/Origin

The horsepower was originally defined by James Watt in the 18th century to compare the power output of steam engines to that of horses. It became a standard unit for measuring mechanical power and is still widely used in automotive and industrial applications.

Current Use

Widely used in automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, and industrial applications for measuring the power output of engines, motors, and mechanical systems. Essential for engine specifications and mechanical power ratings.

Multiplier

745.7

Offset

0

BTU (th)/hour

Btu (th)/h

Definition

The BTU (th)/hour is a unit of power equal to approximately 0.293 watts, representing the power output of one British Thermal Unit (thermochemical) per hour. It is used in HVAC systems, heating, and cooling applications for measuring the power output of heating and cooling systems.

History/Origin

The BTU (th)/hour was defined to measure the power output of heating and cooling systems using thermochemical calculations. It is used in HVAC systems, heating, and cooling applications for measuring the power output of heating and cooling systems.

Current Use

Used in HVAC systems, heating, and cooling applications for measuring the power output of heating and cooling systems. Essential for HVAC specifications and thermal power ratings.

Multiplier

0.293

Offset

0

Horsepower to BTU (th)/hour Conversion Table

Horsepower [hp] BTU (th)/hour [Btu (th)/h]
1 hp 2546.136992 Btu (th)/h
10 hp 25461.369922 Btu (th)/h
25 hp 63653.424804 Btu (th)/h
50 hp 127306.849609 Btu (th)/h
100 hp 254613.699217 Btu (th)/h
0 hp 0E+0 Btu (th)/h
-10 hp -25461.369922 Btu (th)/h
-40 hp -101845.479687 Btu (th)/h

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