So if it's British Thermal Units, does that mean which the evolution of the
term, we are now dealing with Crown Joules?
--Bob Whitmire
Certified Neanderthal
On Nov 6, 2013, at 4:03 PM, Charles Geilfuss wrote:
> BTU= British Thermal Units. In its original form it was the energy
> equivalent of 12 Stones moved a distance of 7 Rods at 3 miles per hour.
> Later it was the energy used to heat 1 pound of water, 1 degree F. Now, in
> SI Units, it is about 1055 joules. See how much easier that is to
> understand.
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