Convert BTU per hour to metric horsepower

1 BTU/h=0.0003985PS

Use the converter below to change any BTU per hour value into metric horsepower instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Conversion formula

Forward

metric horsepower = BTU per hour × 0.0003985

Reverse

BTU per hour = metric horsepower × 2,509.63

Example: 10 BTU/h × 0.0003985 = 0.003985 PS.

About both units

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BTU per Hour

BTU/h

BTU per hour equals 0.293 watts. It is the standard power unit for US HVAC — air conditioners, heaters and boilers. A 24,000 BTU/h AC provides 7 kW of cooling.

Real-world: Small window AC: 5000 BTU/h. Central AC: 24,000 BTU/h. Home furnace: 80,000 BTU/h.

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Metric Horsepower

Metric horsepower (PS in German, ch in French) equals 735.5 watts. It is the standard power unit in European car marketing — a "200 PS" car has 147 kW. Slightly smaller than mechanical horsepower (1.4%).

Real-world: VW Golf GTI: ~245 PS = 180 kW. BMW M3: ~480 PS = 353 kW.

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BTU per Hour to Metric Horsepower conversion table

Common BTU per hour to metric horsepower values for quick reference.

BTU per Hour (BTU/h)	Metric Horsepower (PS)
1 BTU/h	0.0003985 PS
5 BTU/h	0.001992 PS
10 BTU/h	0.003985 PS
50 BTU/h	0.01992 PS
100 BTU/h	0.03985 PS
500 BTU/h	0.1992 PS
1,000 BTU/h	0.3985 PS
5,000 BTU/h	1.99233 PS
10,000 BTU/h	3.98466 PS
50,000 BTU/h	19.9233 PS

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 BTU/h = 0.293 W; 3412 BTU/h = 1 kW.
12,000 BTU/h = 1 ton of refrigeration.
Tons of AC rating: divide BTU/h by 12,000.

Avoid these

Confusing BTU (energy) with BTU/h (power) — same abbreviation in ads.
Mixing tons of AC and tons of weight — different concepts.
Using BTU/h for non-HVAC contexts.

Frequently asked questions

How many metric horsepower in a btu per hour?

One btu per hour equals 0.0003985 metric horsepower.

How do I convert BTU per hour to metric horsepower?

Multiply the btu per hour value by 0.0003985 to get the equivalent in metric horsepower.

What is 100 BTU per hour in metric horsepower?

100 BTU per hour equals 0.03985 metric horsepower.

Is a btu per hour bigger than a metric horsepower?

No. 1 btu per hour equals 0.0003985 metric horsepower, so one btu per hour is smaller.

How to convert BTU per hour to metric horsepower without a calculator?

Multiply by 0 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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