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Power and Energy

BTU/mintohp

Convert British thermal units per minute (BTU/min) to mechanical horsepower (hp).

Factor1 BTU/min = 0.02358089 hp

Converter

BTU/min

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
2.35809hp

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
hp = BTU/min × 0.02358089

Multiply any value in British thermal units per minute by 0.02358089 to obtain the value in mechanical horsepower.

Worked example

Convert 100 BTU/min to hp.

  1. 01Start with 100 BTU/min.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100 × 0.02358089 = 2.35809 hp.
Result100 BTU/min = 2.35809 hp

Conversion table

BTU/minhp
10.023581
20.047162
50.1179
100.23581
200.47162
501.179
1002.3581
2004.7162
50011.79
100023.581

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from BTU/min to hp?
1 BTU/min equals 0.02358089 hp. To convert, multiply the value in British thermal units per minute by 0.02358089.
How do I convert 1 BTU/min to hp?
1 BTU/min = 0.0235809 hp. For any value, multiply by 0.02358089.
How do I convert hp back to BTU/min?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 42.40723. So 1 hp = 42.4072 BTU/min.
When would I need to convert British thermal unit per minute to mechanical horsepower?
Power conversions are common when comparing motor ratings (often kW or hp), thermal duty (BTU/hr or kW), and utility consumption in mixed-unit projects.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).

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