Convert Btu (IT)/hour to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (IT)/hour.
How to Convert Btu (It)/hour to Horsepower (Metric)
1 Btu/h = 0.000398465762178386 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 Btu/h to hp (metric):
15 Btu/h = 15 × 0.000398465762178386 hp (metric) = 0.00597698643267579 hp (metric)
Btu (It)/hour to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
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Btu (It)/hour
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
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.