Convert Btu (IT) to therm
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)] to therm [thm], or Convert therm to Btu (IT).
1 Btu (IT) = 9.99999857827e-06 thm. To convert Btu (IT) to therm, multiply the value by 9.99999857827e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 thm = 100000.014217 Btu (IT)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu (IT) = 9.99999857827e-06 thm
- 1 thm = 100000.014217 Btu (IT)
- 10 Btu (IT) = 9.99999857827e-05 thm
- 100 Btu (IT) = 0.000999999857827 thm
How to Convert Btu (It) to Therm
1 Btu (IT) = 9.99999857827452e-06 thm
Example: convert 15 Btu (IT) to thm:
15 Btu (IT) = 15 × 9.99999857827452e-06 thm = 0.000149999978674118 thm
Btu (It) to Therm Conversion Table
| Btu (IT) | therm |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu (IT) | 9.99999857827e-06 thm |
| 2 Btu (IT) | 1.99999971565e-05 thm |
| 3 Btu (IT) | 2.99999957348e-05 thm |
| 5 Btu (IT) | 4.99999928914e-05 thm |
| 10 Btu (IT) | 9.99999857827e-05 thm |
| 20 Btu (IT) | 0.000199999971565 thm |
| 50 Btu (IT) | 0.000499999928914 thm |
| 100 Btu (IT) | 0.000999999857827 thm |
| 500 Btu (IT) | 0.00499999928914 thm |
| 1000 Btu (IT) | 0.00999999857827 thm |
Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.
Therm
A therm is a unit of energy used primarily to measure natural gas consumption, equivalent to 100,000 British thermal units (BTUs).
History/Origin
The therm was introduced in the early 20th century by the American Gas Association to standardize natural gas billing and measurement; it became widely adopted in North America for energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, the therm is still used in the natural gas industry for billing and energy measurement, although other units like gigajoules and cubic meters are also common globally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT) in therm?
1 Btu (IT) (Btu (IT)) = 9.99999857827e-06 therm (thm).
How do you convert Btu (IT) to therm?
Multiply the Btu (IT) value by 9.99999857827e-06. For example, 25 Btu (IT) × 9.99999857827e-06 = 0.000249999964457 thm.
What is 10 Btu (IT) in therm?
10 Btu (IT) = 9.99999857827e-05 thm.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT) or the therm?
The therm is the larger unit: 1 Btu (IT) equals only 9.99999857827e-06 thm.