Energy Conversion Calculator

The conversion factors below allow quick conversions between common units of energy:

From To Multiply By
MMBtu Mcf 1
MMBtu Bcf 0.000001
MMBtu Dth 1
MMBtu therm 10
MMBtu Gallons of #2 Oil 7.1429
MMBtu Gallons of #4 Oil 6.8259
MMBtu Gallons of #6 Oil 6.6667
MMBtu KW 292.9974
Barrel Gallons 42
Gallons of #2 Oil MMBtu 0.14
Gallons of #2 Oil kWH 41.0196
Gallons of #4 Oil MMBtu 0.1465
Gallons of #4 Oil kWH 42.9241
Gallons of #6 Oil MMBtu 0.15
Gallons of #6 Oil kWH 43.9496
kWH MW 0.001
kWH Mcf 0.0034
kWH Gallons of #2 Oil 0.0244
kWH Gallons of #4 Oil 0.0233
kWH Gallons of #6 Oil 0.0228

All of the following are equivalent to 1 MMBtu:

  • Electricity: 293.083 kWh @ 3412 Btu/kWh
  • Natural Gas: 1 MCF, 10 therms, 1 Dth, or 1,000 cu ft
  • Coal: 83.34 lbs @ 12,000 Btu/lb
  • Propane: 10.917 gal @ 91,000 Btu/gal
  • Gasoline: 8.0 gal @125,000 Btu/gal
  • Fuel Oil #2: 7.194 gal @ 139,000 Btu/gal
  • Fuel Oil #6: 6.67 gal @ 150,000 Btu/gal
  • Wood: 285.7 lbs @ 3,500 Btu/lb