Convert horsepower hour to therm (US)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower hour [hp*h] to therm (US) [thm (US)], or Convert therm (US) to horsepower hour.
1 hp*h = 0.0254504110716 thm (US). To convert horsepower hour to therm (US), multiply the value by 0.0254504110716; to go the other way, divide by it (1 thm (US) = 39.2920961939 hp*h). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hp*h = 0.0254504110716 thm (US)
- 1 thm (US) = 39.2920961939 hp*h
- 10 hp*h = 0.254504110716 thm (US)
- 100 hp*h = 2.54504110716 thm (US)
How to Convert Horsepower Hour to Therm (Us)
1 hp*h = 0.0254504110716304 thm (US)
Example: convert 15 hp*h to thm (US):
15 hp*h = 15 × 0.0254504110716304 thm (US) = 0.381756166074456 thm (US)
Horsepower Hour to Therm (Us) Conversion Table
| horsepower hour | therm (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp*h | 0.0254504110716 thm (US) |
| 2 hp*h | 0.0509008221433 thm (US) |
| 3 hp*h | 0.0763512332149 thm (US) |
| 5 hp*h | 0.127252055358 thm (US) |
| 10 hp*h | 0.254504110716 thm (US) |
| 20 hp*h | 0.509008221433 thm (US) |
| 50 hp*h | 1.27252055358 thm (US) |
| 100 hp*h | 2.54504110716 thm (US) |
| 500 hp*h | 12.7252055358 thm (US) |
| 1000 hp*h | 25.4504110716 thm (US) |
Horsepower Hour
A horsepower hour (hp*h) is a unit of energy representing the amount of energy equivalent to one horsepower of power sustained over one hour of time.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour originated from the traditional unit of horsepower used to quantify engine power, combined with the hour to measure energy consumption or production over time. It has been used primarily in engineering and energy industries to express energy usage or capacity.
Current Use
Today, the horsepower hour is rarely used in practical applications, having been largely replaced by the joule and other SI units. However, it may still be referenced in historical data, legacy systems, or specific industries dealing with older measurement standards within the energy and mechanical sectors.
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 horsepower hour in therm (US)?
1 horsepower hour (hp*h) = 0.0254504110716 therm (US) (thm (US)).
How do you convert horsepower hour to therm (US)?
Multiply the horsepower hour value by 0.0254504110716. For example, 25 hp*h × 0.0254504110716 = 0.636260276791 thm (US).
What is 10 horsepower hour in therm (US)?
10 hp*h = 0.254504110716 thm (US).
Which unit is larger, the horsepower hour or the therm (US)?
The therm (US) is the larger unit: 1 hp*h equals only 0.0254504110716 thm (US).