BTU per Second to Metric Horsepower Converter
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Unit Description
BTU per Second (BTU/s)
Definition
BTU per second (BTU/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one British Thermal Unit per second. It's used in thermal engineering and HVAC applications, particularly in imperial unit systems.
History
BTU per second developed with the British Thermal Unit system and became important in thermal engineering and HVAC applications. It provided a power unit consistent with BTU energy measurements, particularly useful in heating and cooling system design.
Current Use
BTU per second is used in HVAC engineering, thermal system design, and heating/cooling applications. It's standard in imperial unit thermal calculations, boiler specifications, and air conditioning system ratings.
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 Second(BTU/s) | Metric Horsepower(PS) |
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1 | 1.43448 |
2 | 2.86895 |
3 | 4.30343 |
4 | 5.73791 |
5 | 7.17238 |
6 | 8.60686 |
7 | 10.0413 |
8 | 11.4758 |
9 | 12.9103 |
10 | 14.3448 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 BTU per Second to Metric Horsepower
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/s = 1.43448 PS
- Conversion Formula: PS = BTU/s × 1.43448
- Calculation: 1 BTU/s × 1.43448 = 1.43448 PS
Convert 10 BTU per Second to Metric Horsepower
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/s = 1.43448 PS
- Conversion Formula: PS = BTU/s × 1.43448
- Calculation: 10 BTU/s × 1.43448 = 14.3448 PS
Convert 100 BTU per Second to Metric Horsepower
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/s = 1.43448 PS
- Conversion Formula: PS = BTU/s × 1.43448
- Calculation: 100 BTU/s × 1.43448 = 143.448 PS
Convert 1,000 BTU per Second to Metric Horsepower
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/s = 1.43448 PS
- Conversion Formula: PS = BTU/s × 1.43448
- Calculation: 1,000 BTU/s × 1.43448 = 1,434.48 PS