BTU
Definition
An acronym for British Thermal Unit, a standard unit of measure for heat. 1 BTU is approximately 1.055 kJ (kilojoules). It is the amount of work needed to heat 1 pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit at sea level.Things you need to know
Using one kilowatt of electricity for an hour would be the same as 3,400 BTU.
