5 horsepower to BTU per hour
5 hp = 12,722.17 BTU/h. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
5 horsepower equals
BTU per hour
1 hp = 2,544.43 BTU/h
The formula
Horsepower and BTU per hour both measure power from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
BTU/h = hp × 2,544.43
Going the other way? Convert BTU per hour to horsepower.
Horsepower to BTU per hour table
Values either side of 5 hp.
| Horsepower (hp) | BTU per hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 1,272.22 |
| 1 | 2,544.43 |
| 1.5 | 3,816.65 |
| 2 | 5,088.87 |
| 2.5 | 6,361.08 |
| 3 | 7,633.3 |
| 3.5 | 8,905.52 |
| 4 | 10,177.73 |
| 4.5 | 11,449.95 |
| 5 | 12,722.17 |
| 5.5 | 13,994.38 |
| 6 | 15,266.6 |
| 6.5 | 16,538.82 |
| 7 | 17,811.04 |
| 7.5 | 19,083.25 |
| 8 | 20,355.47 |
| 8.5 | 21,627.69 |
| 9 | 22,899.9 |
| 9.5 | 24,172.12 |
| 10 | 25,444.34 |
Questions people ask
- How many BTU per hour are in a horsepower?
- One horsepower equals 2,544.43 BTU per hour.
- How do I convert horsepower to BTU per hour by hand?
- Multiply the number of horsepower by 2,544.43. For a rough check, 2,544.43 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 5 horsepower in BTU per hour?
- 5 horsepower is 12,722.17 BTU per hour.
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