BTU per hour to Metric horsepower
Convert BTU per hour to Metric horsepower instantly. Free online power unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
PS = BTU/h × 0.0003984657624
BTU/h = PS × 2509.625906
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). BTU per hour measures power as British thermal units transferred each hour, common for heating and cooling equipment.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the metric horsepower (PS). Metric horsepower (PS, Pferdestarke) is defined as exactly 735.49875 watts and is common in European vehicle ratings.
How do I convert btu per hour to metric horsepower?
Multiply the btu per hour value by 0.0003984657624 to get metric horsepower. For example, 1000 BTU/h × 0.0003984657624 = 0.398466 PS.
Is the btu per hour to metric horsepower conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by fixed numeric relationships to the watt, so the conversion factor used here, 0.0003984657624, is exact.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It is used when comparing power ratings expressed in btu per hour against equipment, engines, or specifications rated in metric horsepower.
Can I convert metric horsepower back to btu per hour?
Yes. Multiply the metric horsepower value by 2509.625906 to get btu per hour.
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About this conversion
This page converts btu per hour (BTU/h) into metric horsepower (PS), two units used to describe power, the rate at which energy is transferred or work is done.
BTU per hour measures power as British thermal units transferred each hour, common for heating and cooling equipment.
Metric horsepower (PS, Pferdestarke) is defined as exactly 735.49875 watts and is common in European vehicle ratings.
The formula is PS = BTU/h × 0.0003984657624, derived from each unit's fixed relationship to the watt, the SI unit of power.
Because both units are defined by exact numeric relationships to the watt, this conversion is exact rather than approximate.