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Convert BTU/hr to metric horsepower

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

1 BTU/h = 0.0003984657624 PS

1 BTU per hour equals 0.0003984657624 metric horsepower. Going the other way, 1 metric horsepower = 2,509.625906 BTU per hour.

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How to convert BTU/hr to metric horsepower

To convert BTU per hour to metric horsepower, multiply the BTU per hour value by 0.0003984657624. You can also divide by 2509.625906 to get the same answer.

PS = BTU/h × 0.0003984657624

Worked example

Convert 15 BTU/h to metric horsepower:

15 BTU/h = 0.005976986436 PS

BTU/hr to metric horsepower conversion chart

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

BTU/hr to metric horsepower conversion table
BTU per hour (BTU/h)metric horsepower (PS)
0.01 BTU/h0.000003984657624 PS
0.1 BTU/h0.00003984657624 PS
1 BTU/h0.0003984657624 PS
2 BTU/h0.0007969315248 PS
3 BTU/h0.001195397287 PS
5 BTU/h0.001992328812 PS
10 BTU/h0.003984657624 PS
20 BTU/h0.007969315248 PS
50 BTU/h0.01992328812 PS
100 BTU/h0.03984657624 PS
1,000 BTU/h0.3984657624 PS

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 metric horsepower?

Metric horsepower, written PS or CV, is 735.49875 watts — slightly less than mechanical horsepower. European car makers quote it.

Frequently asked questions

How many metric horsepower are in a BTU per hour?

1 BTU/hr equals 0.0003984657624 metric horsepower. Going the other way, 1 metric horsepower is 2,509.625906 BTU/hr.

How do you convert BTU/hr to metric horsepower?

To convert BTU per hour to metric horsepower, multiply the BTU per hour value by 0.0003984657624. You can also divide by 2509.625906 to get the same answer.

What is 10 BTU/hr in metric horsepower?

10 BTU/hr equals 0.003984657624 metric horsepower. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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