Table 3: Combustion Values of Common Gases
Gas | Combustion value | |
---|---|---|
(Btu/ft³) | (MJ/m³) | |
Natural gas (methane) | 950 to 1,150 | 35 to 43 |
Propane-butane mix | 2,500 to 3,200 | 90 to 120 |
Propane | 2,572 | 95.8 |
Butane | 3,225 | 120.1 |
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