​​​Energy Conversion Factors​
Energy Units can often be confusing. For quick calculations use our online Energy Factor Conversion Calculator.
Below is a quick summary of frequently used units of measure.
1 MMBTU | = | 10 Therms | = | ​​1 dekatherm (dth) |
1 MCF | = | 1000 cubic feet | = | 1 MMBTU* |
1 BCF | = | 1 billion cubic feet | = | 1 million MMBTU* |
1 TCF | = | 1 trillion cubic feet | = | 1000 BCF |
1 gigajoule | = | 0.9478 MMBTU | | |
1 Kilowatt-hr | = | 3412 BTU | | |
#2 oil | = | 139,000 BTU/gal | | |
#6 oil | = | 150,000 BTU/gal | | |
Propane | = | 91,600 BTU/gal | | |
*Based on natural gas approximate heat value of 1,000 BTU per cubic foot.
Click here [link] for a table of additional conversion factors.
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