What is a BTU?
British thermal unit (Btu): The Btu is a precise measure of the heat content of fuels. It is the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of liquid water by 1o Fahrenheit at the temperature that water has its greatest density (approximately 39o Fahrenheit). Why Do We Use Btu? To make meaningful comparisons of different energy sources, you must convert physical units of measure (such as weight or volume) into a common unit of measurement based on the energy content of each fuel. One practical way to compare different fuels is to convert them into British thermal units (Btu).
BTU stands for the British Thermal Unit, defined as the amount of heat necessary to raise the temperature of one pound of water, one degree. The typical heat gain added to a room by a person at rest is about 230 BTUs per hour. So, a 10,000 BTU window air conditioner is capable of removing 10,000 BTUs of heat per hour. The higher the BTU, the easier and faster it is to cool a room. Model No.: Vertical Air Conditioner A6V05S2A Shipping Weight (in pounds): 85.0 Product in Inches (L x W x H): 24.25 x 14.5 x 20.
