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    5 Horsepower (Metric) to BTU/Hour

    5 Horsepower (Metric) (PS) equals

    12,548.12953 BTU/h

    5 × 2,509.6259059886 = 12,548.12953 BTU/Hour

    Convert Horsepower (Metric) (PS) to BTU/Hour (BTU/h) instantly. 1 PS = 2,509.625906 BTU/h.

    Worked example: converting Horsepower (Metric) to BTU/Hour

    1. Step 1 — start with the formula. BTU/h = PS × 2,509.6259059886
    2. Step 2 — substitute your figure. 5 PS × 2,509.6259059886
    3. Step 3 — read the result. 5 PS = 12,548.12953 BTU/h
    4. Step 4 — check it in reverse. PS = BTU/h × 0.0003984658 returns Invalid PS, which matches the figure you started with.

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    Decimals:
    12,548.12953

    5 PS = 12,548.12953 BTU/h

    Formula:

    BTU/h = PS × 2,509.6259059886

    With your value: 5 PS = 12,548.12952994 BTU/h

    How big is that?

    Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in horsepower (metric) so you can sanity-check the result.

    LED bulb (1/4.1e+2 your value)0.0122 PS
    Laptop (1/57 your value)0.0884 PS
    Microwave oven (1/3.7 your value)1.36 PS
    Electric kettle (1/1.2 your value)4.08 PS
    Your value5.00 PS
    Family car engine (24× your value)122 PS

    Other Horsepower (Metric) to BTU/Hour conversions

    1 PS to BTU/h2 PS to BTU/h3 PS to BTU/h4 PS to BTU/h6 PS to BTU/h7 PS to BTU/h8 PS to BTU/hFull Horsepower (Metric) to BTU/Hour converter

    Horsepower (Metric) to BTU/Hour Conversion Table

    Horsepower (Metric) (PS)BTU/Hour (BTU/h)
    0.51,254.812953
    12,509.625906
    25,019.251812
    512,548.12953
    1025,096.25906
    1537,644.38859
    2050,192.51812
    2562,740.64765
    50125,481.295299
    100250,962.590599
    250627,406.476497
    5001,254,812.952994
    10002,509,625.905989

    BTU/Hour to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table

    BTU/Hour (BTU/h)Horsepower (Metric) (PS)
    0.50.000199
    10.000398
    20.000797
    50.001992
    100.003985
    150.005977
    200.007969
    250.009962
    500.019923
    1000.039847
    2500.099616
    5000.199233
    10000.398466

    Where these values come from

    Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

    Horsepower (Metric) (PS)

    Power

    Exact conversion

    Metric horsepower (PS) is exactly 75 kgf·m/s = 735.498 75 W.

    Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

    National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

    BTU/Hour (BTU/h)

    Power

    Exact conversion

    Derived from the watt (1 W = 1 J/s).

    Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

    National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

    How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to BTU/Hour

    To convert from Horsepower (Metric) (PS) to BTU/Hour (BTU/h), multiply the value by 2,509.6259059886.

    Formula: BTU/h = PS × 2,509.6259059886

    Reverse: PS = BTU/h × 0.0003984658

    Step-by-Step Example

    1. Start with your value in Horsepower (Metric). For example: 5 PS
    2. Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 2,509.6259059886
    3. The result is: 12,548.12953 BTU/h

    About Horsepower (Metric)

    The horsepower (metric) (PS) is a unit of power. One horsepower (metric) equals 735.49875 watts. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other power unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

    Common uses: power calculations, engineering and science, education.

    About BTU/Hour

    The btu/hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power. One btu/hour equals 0.2930710702 watts. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other power unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

    Common uses: power calculations, engineering and science, education.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is 5 Horsepower (Metric) in BTU/Hour?

    5 Horsepower (Metric) equals 12,548.12953 BTU/Hour.

    How many BTU/Hour are in 1 Horsepower (Metric)?

    There are exactly 2,509.6259059886 BTU/Hour in 1 Horsepower (Metric). This means the conversion factor from Horsepower (Metric) to BTU/Hour is 2,509.6259059886.

    What is the formula to convert Horsepower (Metric) to BTU/Hour?

    The formula to convert Horsepower (Metric) to BTU/Hour is: BTU/h = PS × 2,509.6259059886. For example, to convert 10 Horsepower (Metric) to BTU/Hour, you would multiply 10 by 2,509.6259059886.

    What is a Horsepower (Metric)?

    The horsepower (metric) (PS) is a unit of power. One horsepower (metric) equals 735.49875 watts. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other power unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

    What is a BTU/Hour?

    The btu/hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power. One btu/hour equals 0.2930710702 watts. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other power unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

    What are the common uses of Horsepower (Metric)?

    The Horsepower (Metric) is commonly used in power calculations, engineering and science, education.

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    UnitConvertLab. (2026). 5 Horsepower (Metric) to BTU/Hour. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/5-horsepower_metric-to-btu_per_hour