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Convert metric horsepower to BTU/hr

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

1 PS = 2,509.625906 BTU/h

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

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How to convert metric horsepower to BTU/hr

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

BTU/h = PS × 2509.625906

Worked example

Convert 15 PS to BTU per hour:

15 PS = 37,644.38859 BTU/h

metric horsepower to BTU/hr conversion chart

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

metric horsepower to BTU/hr conversion table
metric horsepower (PS)BTU per hour (BTU/h)
0.01 PS25.09625906 BTU/h
0.1 PS250.9625906 BTU/h
1 PS2,509.625906 BTU/h
2 PS5,019.251812 BTU/h
3 PS7,528.877718 BTU/h
5 PS12,548.12953 BTU/h
10 PS25,096.25906 BTU/h
20 PS50,192.51812 BTU/h
50 PS125,481.2953 BTU/h
100 PS250,962.5906 BTU/h
1,000 PS2,509,625.906 BTU/h

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many BTU/hr are in a metric horsepower?

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

How do you convert metric horsepower to BTU/hr?

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

What is 10 metric horsepower in BTU/hr?

10 metric horsepower equals 25,096.25906 BTU/hr. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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