Convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (IT)/hour
horsepower (metric)
Definition: The unit horsepower (symbol: hp) is a unit of measurement of power (the rate at which work is done). Mechanical horsepower, also known as imperial horsepower, is defined as approximately 745.7 watts (550 ft·lbf/s), while metric horsepower is approximately 735.5 watts (75 kgf·m/s). Boiler horsepower, albeit a less common measurement than either imperial or metric horsepower, is used for rating steam boilers, and is equivalent to 34.5 pounds of water evaporated per hour at 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 9809.5 watts. In addition, when rating electric motors, one horsepower is equal to 746 watts.
History/origin: The term horsepower was adopted in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses. Watt was not the first person to compare the output of horses to that of engines. As early as 1702, Thomas Savery referenced horses when describing the output of an engine. It is believed that Watt built on this idea and introduced the term horsepower, largely in an effort to market his steam engine. The term was later expanded to include other types of output power such as the imperial and metric horsepower measurements commonly used today.
Btu (IT)/hour
Definition: Btu (IT)/hour is a measure of power, the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. For conversion purposes, its value is 0.2930710702 times the reference unit, watt.
horsepower (metric) to Btu (IT)/hour Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) [horsepower (metric)] | Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 horsepower (metric) | 25.10 Btu (IT)/hour |
| 0.10 horsepower (metric) | 250.96 Btu (IT)/hour |
| 1 horsepower (metric) | 2510 Btu (IT)/hour |
| 2 horsepower (metric) | 5019 Btu (IT)/hour |
| 3 horsepower (metric) | 7529 Btu (IT)/hour |
| 5 horsepower (metric) | 12548 Btu (IT)/hour |
| 10 horsepower (metric) | 25096 Btu (IT)/hour |
| 20 horsepower (metric) | 50193 Btu (IT)/hour |
| 50 horsepower (metric) | 125481 Btu (IT)/hour |
| 100 horsepower (metric) | 250963 Btu (IT)/hour |
| 1000 horsepower (metric) | 2509626 Btu (IT)/hour |
How to Convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (IT)/hour
1 horsepower (metric) = 2510 Btu (IT)/hour
1 Btu (IT)/hour = 0.000398 horsepower (metric)
Example
Convert 15 horsepower (metric) to Btu (IT)/hour:
15 horsepower (metric) = 15 × 2510 Btu (IT)/hour = 37644 Btu (IT)/hour
