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Convert BTU/hr to hp

BTU per hour to horsepower. Enter a value to convert, or use the BTU/hr to hp chart further down the page.

1 BTU/h = 0.000393015 hp

1 BTU per hour equals 0.000393015 horsepower. Going the other way, 1 horsepower = 2,544.43 BTU per hour.

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How to convert BTU/hr to hp

To convert BTU per hour to horsepower, multiply the BTU per hour value by 0.0003930147789. You can also divide by 2544.433578 to get the same answer.

hp = BTU/h × 0.0003930147789

Worked example

Convert 15 BTU/h to horsepower:

15 BTU/h = 0.00589522 hp

BTU/hr to hp conversion chart

Use this BTU/hr to hp table for quick reference without typing anything.

BTU/hr to hp conversion table
BTU per hour (BTU/h)horsepower (hp)
0.01 BTU/h0.00000393015 hp
0.1 BTU/h0.0000393015 hp
1 BTU/h0.000393015 hp
2 BTU/h0.00078603 hp
3 BTU/h0.00117904 hp
5 BTU/h0.00196507 hp
10 BTU/h0.00393015 hp
20 BTU/h0.0078603 hp
50 BTU/h0.0196507 hp
100 BTU/h0.0393015 hp
1,000 BTU/h0.393015 hp

What is a BTU per hour?

BTU per hour rates the capacity of heaters and air conditioners. 12,000 BTU/h is one “ton” of cooling.

What is a horsepower?

Mechanical horsepower is defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts. It is the standard unit for engine output in the US and UK.

Frequently asked questions

How many hp are in a BTU per hour?

1 BTU/hr equals 0.000393015 hp. Going the other way, 1 hp is 2,544.43 BTU/hr.

How do you convert BTU/hr to hp?

To convert BTU per hour to horsepower, multiply the BTU per hour value by 0.0003930147789. You can also divide by 2544.433578 to get the same answer.

What is 10 BTU/hr in hp?

10 BTU/hr equals 0.00393015 hp. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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