Convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Enter a value below to convert Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp]. Reverse conversion: Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Btu (IT)/hour.
1 Btu/h = 0.00039301471101 hp. To convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), multiply the value by 0.00039301471101; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 2544.43401732 Btu/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Btu (It)/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s): Quick Reference
- 1 Btu/h = 0.00039301471101 hp
- 1 hp = 2544.43401732 Btu/h
- 10 Btu/h = 0.0039301471101 hp
- 100 Btu/h = 0.039301471101 hp
How to Convert Btu (It)/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 Btu/h = 0.000393014711009789 hp
Example: convert 15 Btu/h to hp:
15 Btu/h = 15 × 0.000393014711009789 hp = 0.00589522066514684 hp
Btu (It)/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/hour | horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/h | 0.00039301471101 hp |
| 2 Btu/h | 0.00078602942202 hp |
| 3 Btu/h | 0.00117904413303 hp |
| 5 Btu/h | 0.00196507355505 hp |
| 10 Btu/h | 0.0039301471101 hp |
| 20 Btu/h | 0.0078602942202 hp |
| 50 Btu/h | 0.0196507355505 hp |
| 100 Btu/h | 0.039301471101 hp |
| 500 Btu/h | 0.196507355505 hp |
| 1000 Btu/h | 0.39301471101 hp |
Btu (It)/hour: Definition and Use
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s): Definition and Use
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
Btu (It)/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s): Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/hour in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
1 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) = 0.00039301471101 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/hour value by 0.00039301471101. For example, 25 Btu/h × 0.00039301471101 = 0.00982536777524 hp.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/hour in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
10 Btu/h = 0.0039301471101 hp.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/hour or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 Btu/h equals only 0.00039301471101 hp.