BTU/hour to Metric Horsepower Converter
Enter a value to instantly convert between power units.
Precision4 dp
1 BTU/hour = 0.0004 Horsepower (metric)
Key Formulas
Kilowatt → Horsepower (mech)
hp = kW × 1.34102Horsepower (mech) → Kilowatt
kW = hp × 0.7457Watt → Kilowatt
kW = W × 0.001Kilowatt → Watt
W = kW × 1000Formula
PS = BTU/h × 0.00039897One BTU per hour equals 0.000399 metric horsepower. Since 1 PS = 2509.96 BTU/h, dividing gives 1/2509.96 = 0.000399. Used when comparing HVAC to European power specs.
Source: NIST SP 811
Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Examples
10,000 BTU/h equals 3.99 PS.
10000 BTU/h = 3.99 PS
50,000 BTU/h equals 19.95 PS.
50000 BTU/h = 19.95 PS
2510 BTU/h equals 1 PS.
2510 BTU/h = 1 PS
1000 BTU/h equals 0.399 PS.
1000 BTU/h = 0.399 PS