BTU per Hour to Metric Horsepower Converter
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Unit Description
BTU per Hour (BTU/hr)
Definition
BTU per hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one British Thermal Unit per hour. It's widely used in HVAC applications and provides a practical scale for heating and cooling system ratings.
History
BTU per hour became the standard power unit for HVAC systems and thermal equipment. It provided an appropriate scale for heating and cooling applications, becoming universally adopted in the HVAC industry and building energy systems.
Current Use
BTU per hour is extensively used in HVAC systems, heating and cooling equipment ratings, building energy calculations, and thermal system specifications. It's standard for furnace ratings, air conditioner capacity, and building thermal load calculations.
Metric Horsepower (PS)
Definition
Metric horsepower (PS) is a unit of power equal to 75 kilogram-force meters per second, approximately 735.5 watts. It's the metric equivalent of horsepower, used primarily in European automotive and mechanical applications.
History
Metric horsepower was developed as a metric alternative to the imperial horsepower unit. It became standard in European automotive and mechanical industries, providing a power unit consistent with metric measurements while maintaining familiarity with the horsepower concept.
Current Use
Metric horsepower is used in European automotive specifications, mechanical equipment ratings, and industrial machinery. It's standard for European car engine ratings, machinery specifications, and mechanical power systems in metric countries.
Conversion Table
BTU per Hour(BTU/hr) | Metric Horsepower(PS) |
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1 | 0.000398466 |
2 | 0.000796932 |
3 | 0.0011954 |
4 | 0.00159386 |
5 | 0.00199233 |
6 | 0.00239079 |
7 | 0.00278926 |
8 | 0.00318773 |
9 | 0.00358619 |
10 | 0.00398466 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 BTU per Hour to Metric Horsepower
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/hr = 0.000398466 PS
- Conversion Formula: PS = BTU/hr ÷ 2,509.63
- Calculation: 1 BTU/hr ÷ 2,509.63 = 0.000398466 PS
Convert 10 BTU per Hour to Metric Horsepower
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/hr = 0.000398466 PS
- Conversion Formula: PS = BTU/hr ÷ 2,509.63
- Calculation: 10 BTU/hr ÷ 2,509.63 = 0.00398466 PS
Convert 100 BTU per Hour to Metric Horsepower
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/hr = 0.000398466 PS
- Conversion Formula: PS = BTU/hr ÷ 2,509.63
- Calculation: 100 BTU/hr ÷ 2,509.63 = 0.0398466 PS
Convert 1,000 BTU per Hour to Metric Horsepower
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/hr = 0.000398466 PS
- Conversion Formula: PS = BTU/hr ÷ 2,509.63
- Calculation: 1,000 BTU/hr ÷ 2,509.63 = 0.398466 PS