What Does BTU Stand For?

BTU stands for British Thermal Unit

BTU, or British Thermal Unit, is a unit of measurement for energy that quantifies the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit at a specified pressure. It is commonly used in the heating and cooling industries to assess the energy output or consumption of heating and air conditioning systems.

Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym

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