Btu (15.8°C, ISO)
The British Thermal Unit (Btu) is a traditional unit of heat, defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. The Btu (15.8°C, ISO) is a specific variant standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) based on the calorie defined at 15.8°C.
Btu (I.T.)
The British thermal unit (International Table), Btu (IT), is about 1,055 joules, roughly the energy needed to warm one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. In the United States air conditioners and furnaces are rated in Btu per hour.