Quad (unit)

A "quad" is a unit of energy commonly used in the fields of energy production and consumption. It stands for "quadrillion British thermal units" (BTUs). To give you a sense of scale: - 1 quad = \(10^{15}\) BTUs In terms of other energy units, 1 quad is approximately equal to: - 1.055 exajoules (EJ) - 293.