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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
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1 btu per hour equals

Horsepower0.000393015 hp
Kilowatts0.000293071 kW
Watts0.293071 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.

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