1 metric horsepower to BTU per hour
1 PS = 2,509.63 BTU/h. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 metric horsepower equals
BTU per hour
1 PS = 2,509.63 BTU/h
The formula
Metric horsepower and BTU per hour both measure power from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
BTU/h = PS × 2,509.63
Going the other way? Convert BTU per hour to metric horsepower.
Metric horsepower to BTU per hour table
Values either side of 1 PS.
| Metric horsepower (PS) | BTU per hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| -4 | -10,038.5 |
| -3.5 | -8,783.69 |
| -3 | -7,528.88 |
| -2.5 | -6,274.06 |
| -2 | -5,019.25 |
| -1.5 | -3,764.44 |
| -1 | -2,509.63 |
| -0.5 | -1,254.81 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 1,254.81 |
| 1 | 2,509.63 |
| 1.5 | 3,764.44 |
| 2 | 5,019.25 |
| 2.5 | 6,274.06 |
| 3 | 7,528.88 |
| 3.5 | 8,783.69 |
| 4 | 10,038.5 |
| 4.5 | 11,293.32 |
| 5 | 12,548.13 |
| 5.5 | 13,802.94 |
| 6 | 15,057.76 |
Questions people ask
- How many BTU per hour are in a metric horsepower?
- One metric horsepower equals 2,509.63 BTU per hour.
- How do I convert metric horsepower to BTU per hour by hand?
- Multiply the number of metric horsepower by 2,509.63. For a rough check, 2,509.63 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 metric horsepower in BTU per hour?
- 1 metric horsepower is 2,509.63 BTU per hour.
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