How to convert Mechanical horsepower to BTU (IT) per hour
BTU/h = hp × 2544.43357764402
Multiply the hp reading by 2544.43357764402.
Worked examples
1 hp ≈ 2544.433578 BTU/h
1 × 2544.43357764402 ≈ 2544.433578
100 hp ≈ 254443.3578 BTU/h
100 × 2544.43357764402 ≈ 254443.3578
Frequently asked questions
Which horsepower definition is used?
Mechanical hp = 550 foot-pounds-force per second. Metric PS = 75 kilogram-force metres per second.