Quad (quad) - Unit Information & Conversion

Symbol:quad
Plural:quads
Category:Energy

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What is a Quad?

Quad = 1 quadrillion BTU (10¹⁵ BTU) = 1.055 exajoules = 293 billion kWh. Used for national energy statistics. US annual: ~100 quads. China: ~150 quads. World: ~600 quads/year. Macro energy economics unit.

History of the Quad

Standard energy unit used in science, engineering, and industry. Conversion: 1 quad = 1.055×10¹⁸ joules.

Quick Answer

What is Quad? Quad = 1 quadrillion BTU (10¹⁵ BTU) = 1.055 exajoules = 293 billion kWh. Used for national energy statistics. US annual: ~100 quads. China: ~150 quads. World: ~600 quads/year. Macro energy economics unit. Use our energy converter for instant conversions.

Definition

1 quad = 1.055×10¹⁸ joules (J)

Common Uses

Used in physics, engineering, energy systems, and scientific calculations where this energy scale is appropriate for the application.

Quad Conversion Formulas

To Joule:

1 quad = N/A J
Example: 5 quads = N/A joules

To Kilojoule:

1 quad = 1055060000000000 kJ
Example: 5 quads = 5275300000000000 kilojoules

To Megajoule:

1 quad = 1055060000000 MJ
Example: 5 quads = 5275300000000 megajoules

To Gigajoule:

1 quad = 1055060000 GJ
Example: 5 quads = 5275300000 gigajoules

To Watt-hour:

1 quad = 293072222222222.25 Wh
Example: 5 quads = 1465361111111111 watt-hours

To Kilowatt-hour:

1 quad = 293072222222.2222 kWh
Example: 5 quads = 1465361111111.111 kilowatt-hours

To Megawatt-hour:

1 quad = 293072222.222222 MWh
Example: 5 quads = 1465361111.111111 megawatt-hours

To Calorie:

1 quad = N/A cal
Example: 5 quads = N/A calories

To Kilocalorie:

1 quad = 252165391969407.28 kcal
Example: 5 quads = 1260826959847036.2 kilocalories

To British Thermal Unit:

1 quad = 1000000000000000 BTU
Example: 5 quads = 5000000000000000 BTUs

To Therm:

1 quad = 10000000000 therm
Example: 5 quads = 50000000000 therms

To Foot-pound:

1 quad = N/A ft⋅lb
Example: 5 quads = N/A foot-pounds

To Electronvolt:

1 quad = N/A eV
Example: 5 quads = N/A electronvolts

To Erg:

1 quad = N/A erg
Example: 5 quads = N/A ergs

Frequently Asked Questions

Formula: J = quad × 1.055×10¹⁸ Quad to Joules converter →

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