Convert 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
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Metric horsepower (PS) | BTU per hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2,509.63 |
| 2 | 5,019.25 |
| 3 | 7,528.88 |
| 4 | 10,038.5 |
| 5 | 12,548.13 |
| 6 | 15,057.76 |
| 7 | 17,567.38 |
| 8 | 20,077.01 |
| 9 | 22,586.63 |
| 10 | 25,096.26 |
| 15 | 37,644.39 |
| 20 | 50,192.52 |
| 25 | 62,740.65 |
| 30 | 75,288.78 |
| 40 | 100,385.04 |
| 50 | 125,481.3 |
| 75 | 188,221.94 |
| 100 | 250,962.59 |
| 250 | 627,406.48 |
| 500 | 1,254,812.95 |
| 1,000 | 2,509,625.91 |
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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