BTUThe amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by 1oF

• 1 Btu equals about:

  • One kitchen match

• 1000 Btu equals about

  • 1 avg candy bar
  • 4/5 peanut butter & jelly sandwich

• 2000 Btu equals about

  • the amount of energy to make a pot of coffee

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