What is BTU per hour?

BTU per hour is a unit of power used to measure the heating or cooling capacity of HVAC equipment. It is the standard rating system for air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps in the United States.

What is horsepower (mechanical)?

Mechanical horsepower is a traditional unit of power equal to approximately 745.7 watts. It is widely used in automotive and industrial contexts to express engine output, pump capacity, and motor ratings.

Worked examples

1 BTU per hour = 0.00039301 horsepower (mechanical)

1 horsepower (mechanical) = 745.69987158 watt

More Power conversions

• Convert BTU per hour to watt
• Convert BTU per hour to kilowatt
• Convert BTU per hour to horsepower (mechanical)
• Convert BTU per hour to megawatt
• Convert BTU per hour to gigawatt
• Convert BTU per hour to milliwatt
• Convert BTU per hour to microwatt
• Convert BTU per hour to kilocalorie per hour
• Convert BTU per hour to ton of refrigeration

Assumption: horsepower values use mechanical horsepower.