British Thermal Unit

Akronim: BTU

BTU
British Thermal Unit. One BTU is defined as the energy required to increase the temperature of one
pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
BTUs are typically used to rate air conditioners (and some
heaters). To convert from BTUs to KWs: use 1 watt =
3.4129BTUs. This means that for typical air-conditioners:


BTUs
approx watt equivalent


6000
1.8KW


8000
2.3KW


For air conditioners (AC) the typical power consumption will be less than half their cooling
rating.
As a guide: 1 person approximates to 500 BTU and one PC approximates to 500 BTU.

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