Why is the gas unit in the gas bill indicated in kilowatt hours (kWh)? Is gas not measured in cubic metres?
Natural gas consumption and meter readings are still reported in cubic metres (m3), but in accordance with Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 78 Regulations Regarding the Trade and Use of Natural Gas, for the purpose of system users settling payments, kilowatt-hours (kWh) are used. This means that we, as a natural gas provider, have an obligation to bill natural gas consumption in kilowatt hours. Such a requirement has been introduced in order to record the natural gas consumed as accurately as possible, as the amount of natural gas per cubic metre may vary. It depends on both the temperature and the pressure of the natural gas.
To convert the consumption into kWh, cubic metres are multiplied by the calorific value.
For the convenience of customers, we have a measurement unit calculator, in which by entering your natural gas consumption in cubic metres and choosing the calorific value zone, you can quickly and easily convert your consumption into kilowatt hours.