Convert Metric Horsepower to BTU per Minute
Convert Metric Horsepower (PS) to BTU per Minute (BTU/min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
BTU/min = PS × 41.82709843
About Metric Horsepower
The metric horsepower (PS/CV/pk) equals exactly 75 kgf·m/s = 735.49875 W - the European equivalent of mechanical horsepower, defined as lifting 75 kg by 1 m/s. It was the DIN 66036 standard for European automotive ratings until the EU mandated kW. A 100 PS car produces 73.55 kW; 200 PS = 147.1 kW. The ~1.4% difference from mechanical hp (745.7 W) means a 100 PS car rates as 98.6 mechanical hp. German car advertising still shows PS parenthetically alongside kW. 1 PS = 735.49875 W.
About BTU per Minute
One BTU per minute (BTU/min) ≈ 17.58 W. Fire engineering uses BTU/min for heat release rate (HRR): a burning sofa releases 500-5,000 BTU/min; a flashover room fire 50,000-500,000 BTU/min. US commercial gas burners are rated 500-2,000 BTU/min. NFPA fire suppression standards use BTU/min to match sprinkler flow to HRR. Industrial furnace heating cycles also use this unit. 1 BTU/min = 17.584 W.
Quick Reference Table
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | BTU per Minute (BTU/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 41.8271 BTU/min |
| 2 PS | 83.6542 BTU/min |
| 5 PS | 209.135 BTU/min |
| 10 PS | 418.271 BTU/min |
| 25 PS | 1045.68 BTU/min |
| 50 PS | 2091.35 BTU/min |
| 100 PS | 4182.71 BTU/min |