Convert fuel oil equivalent @barrel (US) to gigawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert fuel oil equivalent @barrel (US) [foe] to gigawatt-hour [GW*h], or Convert gigawatt-hour to fuel oil equivalent @barrel (US).
How to Convert Fuel Oil Equivalent @barrel (Us) to Gigawatt-Hour
1 foe = 0.00177288333333333 GW*h
Example: convert 15 foe to GW*h:
15 foe = 15 × 0.00177288333333333 GW*h = 0.02659325 GW*h
Fuel Oil Equivalent @barrel (Us) to Gigawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Fuel Oil Equivalent @barrel (Us)
Fuel oil equivalent @barrel (US) (foe) is a unit of energy representing the amount of energy contained in one US barrel of fuel oil, used to compare energy content across different fuels.
History/Origin
The foe unit originated in energy and fuel industries to standardize energy measurements, particularly in the context of oil and fuel consumption, and has been used since the mid-20th century for energy accounting and reporting.
Current Use
Today, foe is primarily used in energy statistics, research, and reporting to quantify and compare the energy content of fuel oils and other energy sources in a consistent manner.
Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.