Metric horsepower to btu per hour converter
Convert metric horsepower to btu per hour with an editable calculator, worked example, formula and reference table. Check the unit definitions before you convert.
Updated · How we checkUse a decimal point, such as 2.5. Enter a value in PS; the result is in Btu IT/h.
Formula
Worked example
Convert 100 PS to Btu IT/h:
100 PS ≈ 250,962.5906 Btu IT/h
Multiply your PS value by the factor above. The calculator uses the full conversion factor before rounding the displayed answer.
Metric horsepower to btu per hour table
Reference values rounded to 10 significant digits. Use the converter above for other amounts.
| Metric horsepower (PS) | BTU per hour (Btu IT/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | ≈ 250.9625906 |
| 0.5 | ≈ 1,254.812953 |
| 1 | ≈ 2,509.625906 |
| 2 | ≈ 5,019.251812 |
| 5 | ≈ 12,548.12953 |
| 10 | ≈ 25,096.25906 |
| 25 | ≈ 62,740.64765 |
| 50 | ≈ 125,481.2953 |
| 100 | ≈ 250,962.5906 |
| 1000 | ≈ 2,509,625.906 |
Understanding metric horsepower
Metric horsepower, often labeled PS, is 75 kilogram-force meters per second using standard gravity. It equals 735.49875 watts and differs from mechanical hp.
Understanding btu per hour
This tool uses International Table British thermal units per hour. The IT Btu is 1,055.05585262 joules. A thermal output rating is not automatically the appliance's electrical input.
Precision and rounding
The calculator keeps decimal precision during the conversion. Displayed values use up to 10 significant digits; an approximation sign marks the reference results. Keep extra digits until your final measurement or purchase decision.
References
Definitions and method references. Example rates and prices on this page are editable assumptions.