How do you convert Cubic feet into Kwh?

madfrenchgirl

Hi guys and dolls

I am trying to find out where to switch too from BG, yes I know but they were the supplier for the previous owner.

However, we are stuck!

Energyhelpline.com will only let you put in Kwh for both electric and gas...

So how do I convert a meter reading from Cubic feet into Kwh? OH is a qualified engineer and could not work it out...

Thx ever so much.

Quentin

For gas:

1) Multiply cubic feet by 0.028317 to convert to cubic metres

2) Multiply cubic metres by volume conversion factor (found on gas bill)

3) Multiply this by calorific value (also on bill)

4) Divide answer by 3.6 to get Kwh

5) Say thanks to dc for sorting out step one (see below)

Dead easy??

Ken68

Just got my gas bill from (Ebico) Southern Electric...it equates to multiplying the cubic feet reading by 31.497469. Varies tho on each bill.

dc

Quentin wrote:

For gas:

1) Multiply cubic feet by 2.83 to convert to cubic metres

Dead easy??

I know that 2,83 is quoted on the gas bill, but as there are 27 cubic feet in a square yard, so your statement is a little out. and as 31.5 is quote by Ken as a conversion factor ................................ then if you could get 31+ KW out of one little cubic foot of gas, we would have a wonder fuel.:shocked:


Methinks a gas unit on the meter is 100 cubic feet, which sounds more feasible.

dc

Have we discovered another BGhastly con, as their gas seems to be getting hotter ooop North.
In 2005 calorific value was 40.1, in last April it was 40.6...

making the conversion in our area 32.6387, I want a Norfolk meter.;)

ukdickie31

I did myself a little spreadsheet where the various figures go in and out pops the bill.

Seems to work.

As long as you have the price per unit, the calorific value etc (and readings of course !)

helps me keep on track of usage.

If i knew how to put it on here I would, but I am sure there are much better ones out there somewhere.

Quentin

dc wrote:

Methinks a gas unit on the meter is 100 cubic feet, which sounds more feasible.

You are spot on!

I've edited the original 4 part plan and made it into an even easier 5 point plan.

espresso

madfrenchgirl wrote:

Energyhelpline.com will only let you put in Kwh for both electric and gas...

So how do I convert a meter reading from Cubic feet into Kwh?

Use this online calculator but put your figure into the relevant box i.e. Metric or Imperial.