POWER CONVERSION
BTU per hour (IT) to Mechanical horsepower.
Convert btu per hour (it) (BTU/h) to mechanical horsepower (hp), with the math explained.
1 BTU/h = 0.0003930147789 hp
THE MATH, MADE SIMPLE
How to convert btu per hour (it) to mechanical horsepower
Multiply your btu per hour (it) value by 0.000393014778922 to get the equivalent in mechanical horsepower. Both units are normalized through the watt.
hp = BTU/h × 0.000393014778910 BTU/h = 0.00393014778922 hp
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BTU/h to hp conversion table
| BTU per hour (IT) (BTU/h) | Mechanical horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU/h | 0.000393014778922 hp |
| 2 BTU/h | 0.000786029557844 hp |
| 5 BTU/h | 0.00196507389461 hp |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.00393014778922 hp |
| 20 BTU/h | 0.00786029557844 hp |
| 50 BTU/h | 0.0196507389461 hp |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.0393014778922 hp |
| 500 BTU/h | 0.196507389461 hp |
| 1,000 BTU/h | 0.393014778922 hp |
About the btu per hour (it)
The btu per hour (it) (BTU/h) is a unit of power. One btu per hour (it) equals 0.293071070172 watt (base unit) in this calculator.
All btu per hour (it) conversionsAbout the mechanical horsepower
The mechanical horsepower (hp) is a unit of power. One mechanical horsepower equals 745.699871582 watt (base unit) in this calculator.
All mechanical horsepower conversionsCommon questions
What is 1 BTU/h in hp?
One btu per hour (it) equals 0.000393014778922 hp. Use the formula above for other values.
Why might another calculator show a different last digit?
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