How Many BTUs in a Horsepower?

Quick Answer
1 Horsepower = 0.707 BTUs

1 HP = 0.707 BTU

Formula

BTU = HP × 0.707

Conversion Table

Horsepower (HP)BTUs (BTU)
1 HP0.707 BTU
2 HP1.414 BTU
5 HP3.534 BTU
10 HP7.068 BTU
20 HP14.136 BTU
50 HP35.339 BTU
100 HP70.678 BTU
500 HP353.392 BTU
1,000 HP706.784 BTU

Worked Examples

Convert 5 HP to BTU:
5 HP × 0.707 = 3.534 BTU
Convert 10 HP to BTU:
10 HP × 0.707 = 7.068 BTU
Convert 50 HP to BTU:
50 HP × 0.707 = 35.339 BTU

FAQ

How many BTUs are in 1 Horsepower?
There are 0.707 BTUs in 1 Horsepower. Formula: BTU = HP × 0.707.
How to convert Horsepower to BTUs?
To convert Horsepower to BTUs, multiply the number of Horsepower by 0.707. For example, 10 HP = 7.068 BTU.
How many BTUs are in 100 Horsepower?
There are 70.678 BTUs in 100 Horsepower. Calculation: 100 × 0.707 = 70.678.