Convert metric horsepower to BTU per hour

1 PS=2,509.63BTU/h

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

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Equals

2,509.63

Conversion formula

Forward

BTU per hour = metric horsepower × 2,509.63

Reverse

metric horsepower = BTU per hour × 0.0003985

Example: 10 PS × 2,509.63 = 25,096.26 BTU/h.

About both units

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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.

Read full metric horsepower reference →

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.

Read full btu per hour reference →

Metric Horsepower to BTU per Hour conversion table

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

Metric Horsepower (PS)	BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
1 PS	2,509.63 BTU/h
5 PS	12,548.13 BTU/h
10 PS	25,096.26 BTU/h
50 PS	125,481.3 BTU/h
100 PS	250,962.59 BTU/h
500 PS	1,254,812.95 BTU/h
1,000 PS	2,509,625.91 BTU/h
5,000 PS	12,548,129.54 BTU/h
10,000 PS	25,096,259.07 BTU/h
50,000 PS	125,481,295.37 BTU/h

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 PS = 735.5 W = 0.9863 hp.
PS is ~1.4% smaller than mechanical hp.
Look for "PS" in German car brochures; "ch" in French.

Avoid these

Treating PS and hp as equal — 1.4% off.
Using PS in US markets — unfamiliar to consumers.
Mixing PS and kW without conversion.

Frequently asked questions

How many BTU per hour in a metric horsepower?

One metric horsepower equals 2,509.63 BTU per hour.

How do I convert metric horsepower to BTU per hour?

Multiply the metric horsepower value by 2,509.63 to get the equivalent in BTU per hour.

What is 100 metric horsepower in BTU per hour?

100 metric horsepower equals 250,962.59 BTU per hour.

Is a metric horsepower bigger than a btu per hour?

Yes. 1 metric horsepower equals 2,509.63 BTU per hour, so one metric horsepower is larger.

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

Multiply by 2,509.63 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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