Convert Btu (IT) to therm (US)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)] to therm (US) [thm (US)], or Convert therm (US) to Btu (IT).
1 Btu (IT) = 1.00023876474e-05 thm (US). To convert Btu (IT) to therm (US), multiply the value by 1.00023876474e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 thm (US) = 99976.1292258 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) = 1.00023876474e-05 thm (US)
- 1 thm (US) = 99976.1292258 Btu (IT)
- 10 Btu (IT) = 0.000100023876474 thm (US)
- 100 Btu (IT) = 0.00100023876474 thm (US)
How to Convert Btu (It) to Therm (Us)
1 Btu (IT) = 1.00023876473734e-05 thm (US)
Example: convert 15 Btu (IT) to thm (US):
15 Btu (IT) = 15 × 1.00023876473734e-05 thm (US) = 0.0001500358147106 thm (US)
Btu (It) to Therm (Us) Conversion Table
| Btu (IT) | therm (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu (IT) | 1.00023876474e-05 thm (US) |
| 2 Btu (IT) | 2.00047752947e-05 thm (US) |
| 3 Btu (IT) | 3.00071629421e-05 thm (US) |
| 5 Btu (IT) | 5.00119382369e-05 thm (US) |
| 10 Btu (IT) | 0.000100023876474 thm (US) |
| 20 Btu (IT) | 0.000200047752947 thm (US) |
| 50 Btu (IT) | 0.000500119382369 thm (US) |
| 100 Btu (IT) | 0.00100023876474 thm (US) |
| 500 Btu (IT) | 0.00500119382369 thm (US) |
| 1000 Btu (IT) | 0.0100023876474 thm (US) |
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 (Us)
The therm (US) 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 as a practical unit for billing natural gas, standardizing energy measurement in the United States. It has been widely adopted in the energy industry for commercial and residential gas usage.
Current Use
Today, the therm (US) is still used in the natural gas industry for billing and energy calculations, although it has been largely supplemented by the gigajoule and other SI units in scientific contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT) in therm (US)?
1 Btu (IT) (Btu (IT)) = 1.00023876474e-05 therm (US) (thm (US)).
How do you convert Btu (IT) to therm (US)?
Multiply the Btu (IT) value by 1.00023876474e-05. For example, 25 Btu (IT) × 1.00023876474e-05 = 0.000250059691184 thm (US).
What is 10 Btu (IT) in therm (US)?
10 Btu (IT) = 0.000100023876474 thm (US).
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT) or the therm (US)?
The therm (US) is the larger unit: 1 Btu (IT) equals only 1.00023876474e-05 thm (US).