How many hp is 18000 BTU?

There is no direct conversion between British Thermal Units (BTU) and horsepower (hp) as they measure different physical quantities. BTU measures the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, while horsepower measures the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.

However, we can estimate the equivalent power output in horsepower by understanding that 1 BTU per hour is equal to 0.293071 watts. Therefore, 18,000 BTU per hour is equivalent to 18,000 * 0.293071 = 5,273.28 watts.

To convert watts to horsepower, we divide by 746. Hence, 5,273.28 watts is equivalent to 5,273.28 / 746 = 7.05 horsepower (hp).

Therefore, approximately 18,000 BTU is equivalent to 7.05 horsepower.