BTU (IT) per hour to Metric horsepower
Convert btu (it) per hour to metric horsepower (BTU (IT)/h to PS). 1 BTU (IT)/h = 0.000398465762413 PS. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert btu (it) per hour to metric horsepower
Multiply the amount in btu (it) per hour by 0.000398465762413 to get metric horsepower. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
PS = BTU (IT)/h × 0.000398465762413Worked example
1 BTU (IT)/h = 0.000398465762413 PS. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Mechanical horsepower and metric horsepower are separate options. BTU per hour uses the International Table BTU.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
BTU (IT) per hour to Metric horsepower table
| BTU (IT) per hour (BTU (IT)/h) | Metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.000398465762413 |
| 5 | 0.00199232881206 |
| 10 | 0.00398465762413 |
| 25 | 0.00996164406031 |
| 100 | 0.0398465762413 |
| 1,000 | 0.398465762413 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for btu (it) per hour to metric horsepower?
PS = BTU (IT)/h × 0.000398465762413. Multiply the amount in btu (it) per hour by 0.000398465762413 to get metric horsepower. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to btu (it) per hour?
Use the metric horsepower to btu (it) per hour calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the power converter to browse all supported pairs.