Convert 2 BTU per hour to Pferdestärke (PS) - Power

A list of units symbol and data.
From BTU/h	To PS	All conversion
1 BTU/h	0.00039846576217838575 PS
2 BTU/h	0.0007969315243567715 PS
3 BTU/h	0.0011953972865351573 PS
4 BTU/h	0.001593863048713543 PS
5 BTU/h	0.0019923288108919285 PS
6 BTU/h	0.0023907945730703146 PS
7 BTU/h	0.0027892603352487003 PS
8 BTU/h	0.003187726097427086 PS
9 BTU/h	0.0035861918596054717 PS
10 BTU/h	0.003984657621783857 PS

A list of units symbol and data.

From BTU/h

To PS

All conversion

1 BTU/h

0.00039846576217838575 PS

2 BTU/h

0.0007969315243567715 PS

3 BTU/h

0.0011953972865351573 PS

4 BTU/h

0.001593863048713543 PS

5 BTU/h

0.0019923288108919285 PS

6 BTU/h

0.0023907945730703146 PS

7 BTU/h

0.0027892603352487003 PS

8 BTU/h

0.003187726097427086 PS

9 BTU/h

0.0035861918596054717 PS

10 BTU/h

0.003984657621783857 PS

BTU per Hour (BTU/h): A Measure of Heat Transfer Rate

The British Thermal Unit per hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power that quantifies the rate of heat transfer. One BTU is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. When expressed per hour, it indicates how much heat energy is transferred in that time frame.

In terms of power, 1 BTU/h is approximately equal to 0.29307107 watts. This unit is commonly used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to specify the heating or cooling capacity of equipment.

For instance, an air conditioner rated at 10,000 BTU/h can remove that amount of heat from a space in one hour. Understanding BTU/h ratings helps consumers and professionals assess the suitability of HVAC systems for specific applications.

Pferdestärke (PS): Understanding Metric Horsepower

Pferdestärke, abbreviated as PS, is the German term for metric horsepower. It was established to quantify the power output of engines, particularly in Europe. One PS is defined as the power required to lift a mass of 75 kilograms against Earth's gravity over a distance of one meter in one second, equivalent to approximately 735.5 watts.

This unit was widely used in automotive contexts across Europe before the adoption of the International System of Units (SI), which uses the watt as the standard unit of power. Despite the shift to SI units, PS remains prevalent in car specifications and marketing materials within certain regions.

It's important to note that 1 PS is approximately equal to 0.9863 mechanical horsepower (hp). This slight difference arises from the distinct definitions and measurement standards between the metric and imperial systems.

Understanding PS is crucial for interpreting vehicle performance metrics, especially when comparing specifications from different regions or manufacturers.

1 BTU per hour = 0.29307107 Watt

Convert 2 BTU/h → W

1 BTU per hour = 0.00029307107 Kilowatt

Convert 2 BTU/h → kW

1 BTU per hour = 2.9307107e-7 Megawatt

Convert 2 BTU/h → MW

1 BTU per hour = 2.9307107e-10 Gigawatt

Convert 2 BTU/h → GW

1 BTU per hour = 2.9307107e-13 Terawatt

Convert 2 BTU/h → TW

1 BTU per hour = 2.9307107e-16 Petawatt

Convert 2 BTU/h → PW