BTU per hour to Metric horsepower
Convert BTU per hour to Metric horsepower instantly. Free online engineering unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
PS = BTU/h × 0.000398466
BTU/h = PS × 2509.63
Conversion table
| 1 BTU/h | 0.000398466 PS |
| 5 BTU/h | 0.00199233 PS |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.00398466 PS |
| 20 BTU/h | 0.00796932 PS |
| 50 BTU/h | 0.0199233 PS |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.0398466 PS |
| 500 BTU/h | 0.199233 PS |
| 1000 BTU/h | 0.398466 PS |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the BTU per hour (BTU/h). Power rate using BTU per hour.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the Metric horsepower (PS). Metric horsepower.
How do I convert BTU per hour to Metric horsepower?
Multiply the BTU per hour value by 0.000398466. For example, 10 BTU/h × 0.000398466 = 0.00398466 PS.
Is the BTU per hour to Metric horsepower conversion exact?
Yes. Both units belong to the same engineering measurement family (power), so the ratio between them is a fixed, defined value rather than a measured approximation.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used whenever a value expressed in BTU per hour needs to be compared with, or reported in, Metric horsepower, such as in engineering, scientific, or industrial calculations.
Can I convert Metric horsepower back to BTU per hour?
Yes. Multiply the Metric horsepower value by 2509.63 to get BTU per hour.
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About this conversion
This page converts BTU per hour (BTU/h) to Metric horsepower (PS) within the engineering converter.
Power rate using BTU per hour. Metric horsepower.
The formula is PS = BTU/h × 0.000398466, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the power base unit.
The conversion is exact, since it relies on a fixed numerical ratio between the two units rather than a measured or approximate value.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common BTU per hour values already converted to Metric horsepower.