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BTU per hour (BTU/h)

The US rating unit for heating and air conditioning.

Result0.2930710702

1 BTU per hour = 0.2930710702 watts

BTU per hour at a glance

Unit nameBTU per hour (plural: BTU per hour)
SymbolBTU/h
Quantity measuredPower
Measurement systemUS customary
Also known asbtu/h, btuh, btu per hour
Definition exact?No — factor is rounded

1 BTU per hour in other power units

Unit1 BTU/h equals
Watt0.29307107 W
Kilowatt0.000293071 kW
Megawatt0.000000293 MW
Gigawatt2.9307107 × 10⁻¹⁰ GW
Horsepower0.000393015 hp
Metric horsepower0.000398466 PS
Foot-pound per second0.216158128 ft·lb/s

Frequently asked questions

What is a BTU per hour?
The US rating unit for heating and air conditioning.
What is the symbol for the BTU per hour?
The symbol for the BTU per hour is BTU/h. It measures power.
How many watts are in a BTU per hour?
1 BTU per hour = 0.29307107 watts.
How many kilowatts are in a BTU per hour?
1 BTU per hour = 0.000293071 kilowatts.
How many horsepower are in a BTU per hour?
1 BTU per hour = 0.000393015 horsepower.