Last update: 09-FEB-2010
Fuel Energy Content & Conversions Here are some approximate energy conversion factors. The exact values will vary depending on the quality of the fuel and in some cases the pressure. Propane 1 gallon = 91,500 BTU 1 cubic foot = 25,000 BTU 1 pound = 21,500 BTU 4.24 lbs = 1 gallon 36.39 cubic feet = 1 gallon Natural Gas 1 cubic foot = 1,050 BTU Gasoline 1 pound = 19,000 BTU 1 gallon = 125,000 BTU 1 gallon = 6.1 lbs Oils 1 gallon kerosene = 135,000 BTU 1 gallon #2 oil = 138,500 BTU 1 gallon diesel = 139,200 BTU 1 gallon #6 oil = 153,200 BTU Other Fuels (dry) 1 lb hydrogen = 51,892 BTU with steam as product 1 lb coal (anthracite) = 12,700 BTU 1 lb coal (subbituminous) = 8,800 BTU 1 lb coal (bituminous) = 11,500 BTU 1 lb pine wood bark = 9,200 BTU 1 lb hardwood bark = 8,400 BTU 1 lb wood = 7,870 BTU 1 lb dung = 7,500 BTU 1 lb waste paper = 6,500 BTU 1 lb sawdust/shavings = 3,850 BTU 1 kWH electricity = 3,413 BTU 1 therm any fuel = 100,000 BTU