What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms values from gram/kilowatt/hour, which measures the mass of fuel consumed per unit electrical energy, to pound/Btu (IT), expressing fuel mass per unit of heat energy. It supports engineers and analysts in comparing fuel usage across different energy contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in gram/kilowatt/hour representing fuel consumption.
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Select gram/kilowatt/hour as the input unit and pound/Btu (IT) as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent mass per heat energy value in pound/Btu (IT).
Key Features
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Converts specific fuel consumption from gram/kilowatt/hour to pound/Btu (IT).
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Supports fuel efficiency comparisons across electrical and thermal energy units.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick calculations.
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Includes example conversions for clarity and verification.
Examples
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100 gram/kilowatt/hour converts to approximately 6.4611e-5 pound/Btu (IT).
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5000 gram/kilowatt/hour converts to about 0.00323056 pound/Btu (IT).
Common Use Cases
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Reporting brake specific fuel consumption of engines and turbines in g/kW·h.
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Specifying fuel usage for stationary generators per kilowatt-hour.
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Converting fuel mass consumption per electrical energy to thermal energy units for boiler and burner sizing.
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Calculating fuel consumption and emissions on an energy basis for thermal-engineering applications.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion to compare fuel consumption across different power systems accurately.
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Account for fuel composition and heating value variations when interpreting results.
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Carefully handle small conversion factors to avoid rounding or numerical errors.
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Remember this conversion does not include efficiency losses or operational variability.
Limitations
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Conversion assumes standard fuel composition and conditions, which may not reflect real-world variations.
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Small conversion factor values require precise calculation to prevent errors.
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Does not consider efficiency losses or differences in operating environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does gram/kilowatt/hour measure?
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It measures the mass of fuel consumed to produce one kilowatt-hour of energy, indicating fuel efficiency.
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Why convert to pound/Btu (IT)?
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Pound/Btu (IT) relates fuel mass to thermal energy, useful for thermal engineering and combustion calculations.
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Can this conversion be used for emission calculations?
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Yes, converting fuel mass flow to an energy basis helps compute emissions per energy delivered.
Key Terminology
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Gram/kilowatt/hour (g/kW·h)
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A unit measuring the mass of fuel used to generate one kilowatt-hour of energy, indicating specific fuel consumption.
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Pound/Btu (IT)
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A fuel consumption unit expressing the mass of fuel burned per British thermal unit of energy, based on the International Table standard.
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Specific fuel consumption
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The amount of fuel used per unit of energy output, indicating fuel efficiency of an engine or system.