A traditional unit of energy equal to about 1,055 joules. It is approximately the amount of energy needed to heat 1 pound (0.454 kg) of water (i.e. exactly one tenth of a UK gallon, or around 0.1198 US gallons) from 39 to 40
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A traditional unit of energy equal to about 1,055 joules. It is approximately the amount of energy needed to heat 1 pound (0.454 kg) of water (i.e. exactly one tenth of a UK gallon, or around 0.1198 US gallons) from 39 to 40
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