Fuel Equivalents - Online Calculator

Online fuels energy equivalents calculator for oil, gas and more. Convert between common fuel energy equivalents including Btu, natural gas, and other fuel types.

Fuel TypeUnitEquivalent to 1 UnitReference
OilBarrel5.8 Million BtuStandard reference fuel
Natural Gas1000 ft³1000 BtuGross heating value
Natural GasNm³9400 kcalGross heating value
Natural GasNm³39.4 MJGross heating value
CoalShort Ton21.3 Million BtuStandard reference fuel
ElectricitykWh3.412 BtuStandard conversion
WoodCord20-25 Million BtuVaries with moisture content
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How to Use

  1. Select Source Fuel Type: Choose the fuel type and unit you want to convert from
  2. Enter Value: Input the quantity to convert
  3. Select Target Fuel Type: Choose the fuel type you want to convert to
  4. View Result: The equivalent value will be calculated automatically

Reference Standards

  • Natural gas equivalents assume 1000 Btu/ft³ gross - or 9400 kcal/Nm³ or 39.4 MJ/Nm³
  • Standard reference fuels are statistical units with defined gross heat content
  • All conversions based on gross heating values

Example

The equivalent of 100 Btu energy approximates to 0.0025 nm³ of natural gas.