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Power and Energy

BTU/stohp

Convert British thermal units per second (BTU/s) to mechanical horsepower (hp).

Factor1 BTU/s = 1.414853 hp

Converter

BTU/s

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

Result
14.1485hp

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
hp = BTU/s × 1.414853

Multiply any value in British thermal units per second by 1.414853 to obtain the value in mechanical horsepower.

Worked example

Convert 10 BTU/s to hp.

  1. 01Start with 10 BTU/s.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 10 × 1.414853 = 14.1485 hp.
Result10 BTU/s = 14.1485 hp

Conversion table

BTU/shp
11.4149
22.8297
57.0743
1014.149
2028.297
5070.743
100141.49
200282.97
500707.43
10001414.9

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from BTU/s to hp?
1 BTU/s equals 1.414853 hp. To convert, multiply the value in British thermal units per second by 1.414853.
How do I convert 1 BTU/s to hp?
1 BTU/s = 1.41485 hp. For any value, multiply by 1.414853.
How do I convert hp back to BTU/s?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.7067871. So 1 hp = 0.706787 BTU/s.
When would I need to convert British thermal unit per second 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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