Energy Unit Conversion Formulas

Energy Conversion Formulas

All of the following are equivalent to 1 MMBtu:

Electricity: 293.083 kWh @ 3412 Btu/kWh
Natural Gas: 1 MCF, 10 therms, 1 Dth, or 1,000 cu ft
Coal: 83.34 lbs @ 12,000 Btu/lb
Propane: 10.917 gal @ 91,000 Btu/gal
Gasoline: 8.0 gal @125,000 Btu/gal
Fuel Oil #2: 7.194 gal @ 139,000 Btu/gal
Fuel Oil #6: 6.67 gal @ 150,000 Btu/gal
Wood: 285.7 lbs @ 3,500 Btu/lb