BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
The btu per hour is a unit of power, used for air conditioner, furnace, and heat pump capacity ratings. Its symbol is BTU/h.
BTU/h
hp
1 btu per hour equals
| Horsepower | 0.000393015 hp |
| Kilowatts | 0.000293071 kW |
| Watts | 0.293071 W |
About the btu per hour
BTU per hour became the standard rating for heating and cooling equipment in North America as air conditioning spread in the mid-20th century.
In everyday use the btu per hour appears in air conditioner, furnace, and heat pump capacity ratings. As a point of reference: a central home AC unit is often rated 24000 to 36000 BTU/h.