BTU to horsepower Calculator

Convert BTU (British Thermal Units) to horsepower (hp) to determine the power output required for heating or cooling systems.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

1 hp ≈ 2545 BTU/hr

Where:
- BTU/hr: British Thermal Units per hour (input)
- hp: horsepower (output)

BTU to horsepower Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the BTU to horsepower Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the value of BTU per hour (BTU/hr) in the first input field. This represents the heating or cooling capacity of a system.
  2. Click the "Calculate" button to convert the BTU value to horsepower.
  3. The result in horsepower (hp) will be displayed in the second input field.
  4. If you need to start over, click the "Reset" button to clear all input fields.

Working Principle

This calculator uses the following formula to convert BTU per hour to horsepower:

hp = BTU/hr ÷ 2545

Where 1 horsepower is approximately equal to 2545 BTU per hour. This conversion is particularly useful in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) applications to determine the required motor power for heating or cooling systems.

Example

If you have a heating system with a capacity of 15,000 BTU per hour, the equivalent horsepower would be:

hp = 15,000 ÷ 2545 ≈ 5.88 hp