Energy Conversion Tool
Fuel Conversion Calculator
Convert HFO, Diesel, Gasoline, LPG and other liquid fuels into equivalent natural gas energy and volume requirements.
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- Default 1.028 MMBtu/Mcf — standard dry pipeline-quality natural gas
- Standard volume basis: 60°F @ 14.73 psia
- 1 Mcf = 28.3168 standard cubic metres = 1,000 scf
Natural Gas Equivalent
566.15Mcf
Thousand cubic feet of pipeline natural gas
MMscf equivalent0.566
Std cubic metres (Nm³)16,031.5
Thermal Energy Total
582.00MMBtu
Gross heat value (higher heating value)
Gigajoules (GJ)614.04
Thermal equivalent (MWh)170.57
Conversion factors and heating values are based on standard industry HHV benchmarks. Actual fuel properties and energy content may vary. Results are intended for preliminary planning and comparison purposes.
Reference Heat Content (HHV)
| Fuel | MMBtu / bbl | MMBtu / tonne | MMBtu / gal | MMBtu / L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (No. 2-D) | 5.82 | 43.10 | 0.13857 | 0.03661 |
| Gasoline (Conventional) | 5.25 | 44.80 | 0.12500 | 0.03302 |
| HFO (Heavy Fuel Oil / No. 6) | 6.29 | 41.20 | 0.14976 | 0.03956 |
| LFO (Light Fuel Oil / No. 2) | 5.82 | 42.80 | 0.13857 | 0.03661 |
| LPG (Propane / Mix) | 3.84 | 46.30 | 0.09143 | 0.02415 |
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