How many joules of energy are stored in a Bic lighter?

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asked Oct 19, 2018 in Other-Home/Garden by Todd678 (370 points)
How many joules of energy are stored in a Bic lighter?

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answered Oct 19, 2018 by Essmann (42,860 points)
There are 1.2583e+16 joules assuming 100% conversion efficiency and a weight on 140 grams.

But that is a pretty hard question to answer because the energy is not available until flame hits the oxygen since the fuel has to ignite first to produce the energy that is in the Bic Lighter.

Good question though.

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