Appendices, Reference guide for water heating, Conversions – GSW Signature Series Electric User Manual
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Appendices
Reference Guide for Water Heating
Oil
BTUs
1 Gal. #1 Fuel
=
136,000
1 Gal. #2 Fuel
=
138,500
1 Gal. #3 Fuel
=
141,000
1 Gal. #5 Fuel
=
148,500
1 Gal. #6 Fuel
=
152,000
1 lb. of Gas = 28" Water Column
1 lb. of Gas = 16 oz.
100 Cu. Ft. = 1 therm.
Conversions
Multiply
By
To Obtain
BTU/HR
0.293
W
Ft.
0.3048
m
Ft./min., fpm
0.00508
m/s
Ft.
2
0.0929
m
2
Ft.
3
0.0283
m
3
Gallon (U.S. 231 in
3
)
3.79
L
Gallon
0.00379
m
3
Horsepower (boiler)
9.81
KW
Inch
25.4
mm
Mile
1.61
km
Pound lb. (mass)
0.454
kg
Psi
6.89
kPa
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