How to convert horsepower to BTU per Hour
To convert horsepower to BTU per Hour, multiply by 2,544.43357764. Power conversions compare engines, motors, appliances, solar panels and air conditioners.

Horsepower to BTU per Hour conversion table
| Horsepower (hp) | BTU per Hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 hp | 254.443357764 BTU/h |
| 0.5 hp | 1,272.21678882 BTU/h |
| 1 hp | 2,544.43357764 BTU/h |
| 2 hp | 5,088.86715529 BTU/h |
| 3 hp | 7,633.30073293 BTU/h |
| 4 hp | 10,177.7343106 BTU/h |
| 5 hp | 12,722.1678882 BTU/h |
| 10 hp | 25,444.3357764 BTU/h |
| 20 hp | 50,888.6715529 BTU/h |
| 25 hp | 63,610.8394411 BTU/h |
| 50 hp | 127,221.678882 BTU/h |
| 100 hp | 254,443.357764 BTU/h |
| 500 hp | 1,272,216.78882 BTU/h |
| 1,000 hp | 2,544,433.57764 BTU/h |
About the units
Horsepower (hp)
Mechanical horsepower is 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts.
BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
BTU per hour rates air conditioners and furnaces; 1 BTU/h ≈ 0.293 W.
How to use this converter
- Type the number of horsepower (hp) in the input box.
- The result in BTU per Hour appears instantly — no button needed.
- See the same value in every other power unit just below.
- Use “Swap units” to convert BTU per Hour back to horsepower.
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 BTU per Hour are in one horsepower?
One horsepower equals 2,544.43357764 BTU per Hour. 2,544.43357764 is the exact factor used by this converter.
How do I convert horsepower to BTU per Hour?
Multiply the value in horsepower by 2,544.43357764. To go the other way, multiply BTU per Hour by 0.000393014778922.
What is 10 hp in BTU/h?
10 hp = 25,444.3357764 BTU/h. Also, 5 hp = 12,722.1678882 BTU/h and 100 hp = 254,443.357764 BTU/h.
What is the difference between a horsepower and a btu per hour?
Mechanical horsepower is 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts. BTU per hour rates air conditioners and furnaces; 1 BTU/h ≈ 0.293 W.
Is this tool free and private?
Yes — the Horsepower to BTU per Hour 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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