[USMA:24491] Help Needed

[John Nichols]

I am writing a paper that I have about 1 week to finish
I need to know where the barrel of oil term comes from and what is 42 US galllons in SI.

What is a BTU in SI?

I have to get this right hence my asking

John Nichols BE, Ph.D. (Newcastle), MIE (Aust), Chartered Professional Engineer
Assistant Professor
Texas A&M University
Department of Construction Science
Langford AC
Rm: A414 MD 3137
College Station, TX 77843-3137

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