B.t.u. (Noun)
Meaning
A unit of energy equal to the work done by a power of 1000 watts operating for one hour.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The new furnace was rated at 80,000 b.t.u. to provide sufficient heat for the large house.
- The energy consumption of the refrigerator was measured in b.t.u. per hour to determine its efficiency.
- The engineer calculated the total b.t.u. output of the power plant to determine its capacity.
- The b.t.u. rating of the air conditioner was important to consider when choosing the right size for the room.
- The manufacturer listed the b.t.u. input and output of the boiler to help customers compare its performance.