BTU/Second to Horsepower (Metric) Converter

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1.434477

1 BTU/s = 1.434477 PS

Formula:

PS = BTU/s × 1.4344767447

With your value: 1 BTU/s = 1.43447674 PS

How big is that?

Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in btu/second so you can sanity-check the result.

LED bulb (1/1.2e+2 your value)0.00853 BTU/s

Laptop (1/16 your value)0.0616 BTU/s

Microwave oven (1/1.1 your value)0.948 BTU/s

Your value1.00 BTU/s

Electric kettle (2.8× your value)2.84 BTU/s

Family car engine (85× your value)85.3 BTU/s

Other BTU/Second to Horsepower (Metric) conversions

2 BTU/s to PS 3 BTU/s to PS 4 BTU/s to PS 5 BTU/s to PS 6 BTU/s to PS 7 BTU/s to PS 8 BTU/s to PS

BTU/Second to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table

BTU/Second (BTU/s)	Horsepower (Metric) (PS)
0.5	0.717238
1	1.434477
2	2.868953
5	7.172384
10	14.344767
15	21.517151
20	28.689535
25	35.861919
50	71.723837
100	143.447674
250	358.619186
500	717.238372
1000	1,434.476745

Horsepower (Metric) to BTU/Second Conversion Table

Horsepower (Metric) (PS)	BTU/Second (BTU/s)
0.5	0.348559
1	0.697118
2	1.394237
5	3.485592
10	6.971183
15	10.456775
20	13.942366
25	17.427958
50	34.855915
100	69.711831
250	174.279577
500	348.559154
1000	697.118307

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.

BTU/Second (BTU/s)

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

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

How to Convert BTU/Second to Horsepower (Metric)

To convert from BTU/Second (BTU/s) to Horsepower (Metric) (PS), multiply the value by 1.4344767447.

Formula: PS = BTU/s × 1.4344767447

Reverse: BTU/s = PS × 0.6971183072

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in BTU/Second. For example: 5 BTU/s
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 1.4344767447
The result is: 7.172384 PS

About BTU/Second

The btu/second (BTU/s) is a unit of power. One btu/second equals 1055.055853 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are exactly 1.4344767447 Horsepower (Metric) in 1 BTU/Second. This means the conversion factor from BTU/Second to Horsepower (Metric) is 1.4344767447.

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

The formula to convert BTU/Second to Horsepower (Metric) is: PS = BTU/s × 1.4344767447. For example, to convert 10 BTU/Second to Horsepower (Metric), you would multiply 10 by 1.4344767447.

What is a BTU/Second?