How to convert BTU per Hour to horsepower
To convert BTU per Hour to horsepower, multiply by 0.000393014778922. Power conversions compare engines, motors, appliances, solar panels and air conditioners.

BTU per Hour to Horsepower conversion table
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 BTU/h | 0.0000393014778922 hp |
| 0.5 BTU/h | 0.000196507389461 hp |
| 1 BTU/h | 0.000393014778922 hp |
| 2 BTU/h | 0.000786029557844 hp |
| 3 BTU/h | 0.00117904433677 hp |
| 4 BTU/h | 0.00157205911569 hp |
| 5 BTU/h | 0.00196507389461 hp |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.00393014778922 hp |
| 20 BTU/h | 0.00786029557844 hp |
| 25 BTU/h | 0.00982536947306 hp |
| 50 BTU/h | 0.0196507389461 hp |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.0393014778922 hp |
| 500 BTU/h | 0.196507389461 hp |
| 1,000 BTU/h | 0.393014778922 hp |
About the units
BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
BTU per hour rates air conditioners and furnaces; 1 BTU/h ≈ 0.293 W.
Horsepower (hp)
Mechanical horsepower is 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts.
How to use this converter
- Type the number of BTU per Hour (BTU/h) in the input box.
- The result in horsepower appears instantly — no button needed.
- See the same value in every other power unit just below.
- Use “Swap units” to convert horsepower back to BTU per Hour.
Tips for better results
- Double-check which system a unit belongs to (for example US vs UK gallons).
- Use the swap button to convert in the opposite direction instantly.
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Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in one btu per hour?
One btu per hour equals 0.000393014778922 horsepower. 0.000393014778922 is the exact factor used by this converter.
How do I convert BTU per Hour to horsepower?
Multiply the value in BTU per Hour by 0.000393014778922. To go the other way, multiply horsepower by 2,544.43357764.
What is 10 BTU/h in hp?
10 BTU/h = 0.00393014778922 hp. Also, 5 BTU/h = 0.00196507389461 hp and 100 BTU/h = 0.0393014778922 hp.
What is the difference between a btu per hour and a horsepower?
BTU per hour rates air conditioners and furnaces; 1 BTU/h ≈ 0.293 W. Mechanical horsepower is 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts.
Is this tool free and private?
Yes — the BTU per Hour to Horsepower is completely free with no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser, so the values you enter are never uploaded to our servers.
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