BTU & Gas Facts

What is a BTU?

A BTU, or British Thermal Unit, is a basic measure of thermal (heat) energy. It is the amount of energy needed to cool or heat one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit at a constant pressure. We use BTUs to measure the energy output and gas usage per month of French Market Gas Lanterns.

How much gas is needed to produce 1000 BTUs of energy?

1 = 1000

Cubic Foot (cf) of Gas British Thermal Units of Energy

Cubic Foot (cf)
of Gas

British Thermal
Units of Energy

Gas Lanterns Usage

Use the table below to determine the BTU and gas usage per month of French Market Gas Lanterns.

Gas Lanterns	Natural Gas			Liquid Propane
	Orifice Size	BTUs/Hour	Gas use / Month (cf)	Orifice Size	BTUs/Hour	Gas use / Month (cf)
Wall Mount Copper Lantern Model: SKU#2342	70	2800	2016	76	2800	2016
Wall Mount Copper Lantern Model: SKU#2342	70	2800	2016	76	2800	2016
Wall Mount Copper Lantern Model: SKU#2342	70	2800	2016	76	2800	2016
Wall Mount Copper Lantern Model: SKU#2342	70	2800	2016	76	2800	2016
Wall Mount Copper Lantern Model: SKU#2342	70	2800	2016	76	2800	2016
Wall Mount Copper Lantern Model: SKU#2342	70	2800	2016	76	2800	2016
Wall Mount Copper Lantern Model: SKU#2342	70	2800	2016	76	2800	2016
Wall Mount Copper Lantern Model: SKU#2342	70	2800	2016	76	2800	2016

Cost to operate

Multiply your utility’s gas cost per cubic foot (cf) times the monthly use per the table above.

What is the estimated cost of a gas lantern flame if left on “full open” 24/7?

	$.01	x		2232cf		=	$22.32
Average Gas Cost per Cubic Foot			Gas Lantern Flame Gas Per Month				Gas Lantern Flame Cost Per Month

Effective & Efficient

Of the major sources of energy in the United States, natural gas is the cleanest, most efficient, cost effective, and abundant, producing less pollution and fewer greenhouse gases than its counterparts.