Horsepower to BTU per hour Converter
Convert horsepower (hp) to btu per hour (BTU/h) instantly. Power conversions help compare car engines in hp and kW, and air-con units rated in BTU/h against their electrical draw in watts.
Result
- BTU per hour
- 2,544.43 BTU/h
How to use the horsepower to btu per hour converter
- Enter the horsepower (hp).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the btu per hour first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
BTU per hour = horsepower × 2,544.4335805646
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Horsepower (hp): 1
the calculator returns:
- BTU per hour: 2,544.43 BTU/h
Horsepower to BTU per hour table
| Horsepower | BTU per hour |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 2,544.43 BTU/h |
| 2 hp | 5,088.87 BTU/h |
| 5 hp | 12,722.17 BTU/h |
| 10 hp | 25,444.34 BTU/h |
| 20 hp | 50,888.67 BTU/h |
| 25 hp | 63,610.84 BTU/h |
| 50 hp | 127,221.68 BTU/h |
| 100 hp | 254,443.36 BTU/h |
| 250 hp | 636,108.4 BTU/h |
| 500 hp | 1,272,216.79 BTU/h |
| 1,000 hp | 2,544,433.58 BTU/h |
About this conversion
Power conversions help compare car engines in hp and kW, and air-con units rated in BTU/h against their electrical draw in watts.
Many conversion factors are exact by definition. The inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres since 1959, and the pound as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so conversions involving them can be as precise as you need.
Singapore adopted the metric system in the 1970s, replacing imperial units and traditional Chinese measures in most official uses. Metric units are now standard in schools, trade and government, but older units survive in property, markets and imported goods.
Frequently asked questions
How many btu per hour are in one horsepower?
1 hp = 2,544.43 BTU/h.
How do I convert hp to BTU/h?
BTU per hour = horsepower × 2,544.4335805646.