Metric Horsepower to BTUs per Hour Converter

To convert a measurement in metric horsepower to btus per hour, multiply the value by 2,509.6259. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the watt.

For example, to convert 5 PS to btus per hour: 5 × 2,509.6259 = 12,548.1295 BTU/h.

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.

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.

Here are some common values converted:

1 PS = 2,509.6259 BTU/h 5 PS = 12,548.1295 BTU/h 10 PS = 25,096.2591 BTU/h 50 PS = 125,481.2953 BTU/h 100 PS = 250,962.5906 BTU/h