Quick Answer
1 BTU per hour equals 0.000398466 metric horsepower. To convert btu/hour to metric horsepower, multiply the value by this factor.
Key Facts
- Reverse: 1 metric horsepower = 2,509.63 btu/hour.
BTU/hour to Metric Horsepower Converter
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1 BTU/h = 0.000398466 metric horsepower
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BTU/hour to Metric Horsepower Formula
Formula: value ÷ 2,509.63
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BTU/hour to Metric Horsepower Conversion Table
| BTU/hour (BTU/h) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU/h | 0.000398466 PS |
| 2 BTU/h | 0.000796932 PS |
| 5 BTU/h | 0.00199233 PS |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.00398466 PS |
| 25 BTU/h | 0.00996164 PS |
| 50 BTU/h | 0.0199233 PS |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.0398466 PS |
| 250 BTU/h | 0.0996164 PS |
| 500 BTU/h | 0.199233 PS |
| 1,000 BTU/h | 0.398466 PS |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert btu/hour to metric horsepower?
Enter the value above and the result appears instantly — the calculation runs entirely in your browser. Formula: value ÷ 2,509.63.
What is the exact btu/hour to metric horsepower conversion factor?
1 BTU per hour = 0.000398466 metric horsepower (shown to 6 significant figures — the converter itself computes at full precision). The reverse factor is 1 metric horsepower = 2,509.63 btu/hour.
What are some common btu/hour to metric horsepower conversions?
1 BTU/h = 0.000398466 PS; 10 BTU/h = 0.00398466 PS; 100 BTU/h = 0.0398466 PS. Use the full conversion table below for more reference values.
Why do car specs list both hp and PS?
They are two flavors of horsepower: mechanical horsepower (1 hp = 745.7 W) is standard in the US, while metric horsepower or Pferdestärke (1 PS = 735.5 W) is common in Europe. Because 1 hp ≈ 1.014 PS, a 300 PS engine is about 296 hp — close enough for marketing, but not identical.
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