tce to Gcal Converter
Convert Ton of Coal Equivalent (tce) to Gigacalories (Gcal). Features adjustable calorific coefficients for energy sector professionals.
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About
Energy economists and power plant engineers often work with the "Ton of Coal Equivalent" (tce) to standardize fuel consumption data. While the standard definition sets 1 tce at 7 million kilocalories (7 Gcal), real-world coal variations (anthracite, bituminous, lignite) mean the actual thermal output fluctuates. This tool provides a professional calculation interface allowing for standard conversions as well as custom coefficient adjustments for specific fuel batches or regional standards.
Formulas
The standard formula assumes a Lower Heating Value (LHV) of 7000 kcal/kg for standard coal.
Where k is the calorific coefficient. By default:
Reference Data
| Mass (tce) | Energy (Gcal) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Standard Definition |
| 10 | 70 | Small Boiler |
| 100 | 700 | Industrial Furnace |
| 1,000 | 7,000 | Regional Heating |
| 10,000 | 70,000 | Power Plant (Daily) |