What is a BTU/hour (BTU/h)?

BTU per hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one BTU per hour.

Definition

Symbol

BTU/h

Category

Power

System

Imperial

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1 BTU/hour = 0.293071 Watt (W)

1 BTU/hour = 0.000293071 Kilowatt (kW)

1 BTU/hour = 2.93071e-7 Megawatt (MW)

1 BTU/hour = 0.000393015 Horsepower (hp)

1 BTU/hour = 0.0700457 Calorie/second (cal/s)

Common Uses

  • Air conditioner capacity
  • Furnace output
  • Heat pump ratings

BTU/hour Conversions

Related Units