Quick Answer
1 metric horsepower equals 2,509.63 btu/hour. To convert metric horsepower to btu/hour, multiply the value by this factor.
Key Facts
- Reverse: 1 BTU per hour = 0.000398466 metric horsepower.
Metric Horsepower to BTU/hour Converter
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Metric Horsepower to BTU/hour Formula
Formula: value × 2,509.63
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Metric Horsepower to BTU/hour Conversion Table
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | BTU/hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 2,509.63 BTU/h |
| 2 PS | 5,019.25 BTU/h |
| 5 PS | 12,548.1 BTU/h |
| 10 PS | 25,096.3 BTU/h |
| 25 PS | 62,740.6 BTU/h |
| 50 PS | 125,481 BTU/h |
| 100 PS | 250,963 BTU/h |
| 250 PS | 627,406 BTU/h |
| 500 PS | 1,254,813 BTU/h |
| 1,000 PS | 2,509,626 BTU/h |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert metric horsepower to btu/hour?
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 metric horsepower to btu/hour conversion factor?
1 metric horsepower = 2,509.63 btu/hour (shown to 6 significant figures — the converter itself computes at full precision). The reverse factor is 1 BTU per hour = 0.000398466 metric horsepower.
What are some common metric horsepower to btu/hour conversions?
1 PS = 2,509.63 BTU/h; 10 PS = 25,096.3 BTU/h; 100 PS = 250,963 BTU/h. 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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