BTUs per Hour to Metric Horsepower Converter

To convert a measurement in btus per hour to metric horsepower, multiply the value by 0.000398465762. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the watt.

For example, to convert 5 BTU/h to metric horsepower: 5 × 0.000398465762 = 0.001992328812 PS.

A BTU per hour is a unit of power equal to about 0.293 watts, used to rate the heating and cooling capacity of HVAC equipment. Derived from the British thermal unit, BTU/h became the standard rating for air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps in the United States, where a '12,000 BTU' unit describes one ton of cooling.

Common uses of btus per hour include: Air conditioner cooling capacity; Furnace and heat-pump ratings; HVAC load calculations; Radiator and boiler output.

Metric horsepower (PS or cv) is a unit of power equal to exactly 735.49875 watts, slightly less than mechanical horsepower. Defined in continental Europe, metric horsepower (from the German 'Pferdestärke', PS) is the traditional unit for car engine power in Europe and Japan, where figures are often quoted in PS.

Common uses of metric horsepower include: European and Japanese car engine ratings; Motorcycle power specifications; Comparing PS to hp and kW; Automotive marketing figures.

Here are some common values converted:

1 BTU/h = 0.000398465762 PS 5 BTU/h = 0.001992328812 PS 10 BTU/h = 0.003984657624 PS 50 BTU/h = 0.019923288121 PS 100 BTU/h = 0.039846576241 PS