Convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to horsepower (metric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Btu (Th)/hour
1 hp (metric) = 2511.30516045919 Btu(th)/h
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to Btu(th)/h:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 2511.30516045919 Btu(th)/h = 37669.5774068878 Btu(th)/h
Horsepower (Metric) to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.
Btu (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.